Devices and methods for cerebral perfusion augmentation

Details Devices and methods for cerebral perfusion augmentation Devices and methods for cerebral perfusion augmentation

2005-02-01

2005-02-01

Barrett, Thomas (Department: 3738)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

C606S194000

Reexamination Certificate

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06848448

ABSTRACT:
Methods are provided for cerebral perfusion augmentation in patients suffering from global or focal cerebral ischemia. Methods include partial or complete obstruction of the femoral or iliac arteries or the inferior vena cava, external compression of the iliac, femoral, or brachial arteries, placing the patient in a trendelenberg position, applying one or more compression members to the extremities, or removing portion(s) of cerebral spinal fluid. Partial obstruction of a vessel can be accomplished by a device comprising an elongate catheter and a distally mounted expandable member. The expandable member may comprise one or two balloons. Other medical devices, such as an angioplasty, stent, or atherectomy catheter, can be inserted distal the expandable member to provide additional therapeutic intervention.

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