Cryotherapy method for detecting and treating vulnerable plaque

Details Cryotherapy method for detecting and treating vulnerable plaque Cryotherapy method for detecting and treating vulnerable plaque

2010-08-24

2011-10-04

Cohen, Lee S (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Temperature detection

C606S021000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08029449

ABSTRACT:
Methods, apparatus, and kits detect and/or treat vulnerable plaque of a blood vessel. A temperature differential can be sensed along a lumen surface with temperature sensors on a balloon filled with warm gas. Treatment methods include controlled and safe cryogenic cooling of vulnerable plaque to inhibit release of retained fluid within the vulnerable plaque so as to inhibit acute coronary syndrome and to help maintain patency of a body lumen.

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