Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Thermal applicators
Patent
1997-09-19
1999-05-25
Getzow, Scott M.
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Thermal applicators
606 27, A61F 700
Patent
active
059066369
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods for treating inflammation in body tissues. More specifically, certain disclosed methods relate to selectively inducing apoptosis in inflammatory immune cells. The methods are particularly suitable for treating inflamed atherosclerotic plaques. The techniques generally involve heating the cells with a catheter that is equipped to produce infrared radiation. The cells are heated for a sufficient time and at a sufficient temperature to induce programmed cell death.
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Casscells, III S. Ward
Willerson James T.
Getzow Scott M.
Texas Heart Institute
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