Forward viewing ultrasonic imaging catheter

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1994-09-19

1997-03-04

Jaworski, Francis

Surgery

Truss

Pad

1286601, A61B 812

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056069758

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.

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