Microwave balloon angioplasty

Details Microwave balloon angioplasty Microwave balloon angioplasty

1990-07-09

1991-10-15

Cohen, Lee S.

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

128786, 128804, 128736, A61N 502

Patent

active

050571060

ABSTRACT:
A microwave catheter system used for heating arterial plaque and including a catheter member adapted for positioning in the artery and an inflatable balloon supported at the distal end of the catheter member. Microwave energy is coupled by means of a transmission line to an antenna means. An optic fiber extends through the catheter member and may be used for temperature sensing or other purposes. A channel is provided through the catheter member for coupling a fluid to the balloon for inflation thereof.

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