Forward viewing ultrasonic imaging catheter

Details Forward viewing ultrasonic imaging catheter Forward viewing ultrasonic imaging catheter

1996-05-29

1997-07-29

Jaworski, Francis

Surgery

Truss

Pad

12866003, A61B 812

Patent

active

056513666

ABSTRACT:
A simple forward viewing ultrasound catheter includes one or more transducers and an ultrasound mirror supported by a bearing in a sealed end of a catheter with a drive cable imparting relative motion to the transducer and mirror. The mirror directs ultrasound waves forward of the catheter. An optical fiber can be provided to direct a laser beam for ablation of atheroma while under guidance of simultaneous intravascular ultrasound. A portion of a cavity can be simultaneously imaged while an interventional device operates on the imaged portion of the cavity.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5313949 (1994-05-01), Yock
patent: 5313950 (1994-05-01), Ishikawa et al.
Winston, Thomas R. "Catheter for Laser Treatment . . . ", WO 92/16140 published Oct. 1992.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Forward viewing ultrasonic imaging catheter does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Forward viewing ultrasonic imaging catheter, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Forward viewing ultrasonic imaging catheter will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-627790