Method for treating vulnerable plaque

Details Method for treating vulnerable plaque Method for treating vulnerable plaque

2011-04-26

2011-04-26

Gibson, R. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S027000, C606S028000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07931646

ABSTRACT:
A method for treating a vulnerable plaque associated with a blood vessel of a patient is disclosed. The method includes positioning an electrical lead adjacent a vulnerable plaque lesion, and then delivering at least one electrical pulse to the lesion.

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