Near-infrared spectroscopic analysis of blood vessel walls

Details Near-infrared spectroscopic analysis of blood vessel walls Near-infrared spectroscopic analysis of blood vessel walls

2008-05-20

2008-05-20

Casler, Brian L. (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S476000, C600S475000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07376456

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to methods and devices for characterizing tissue in vivo, e.g., in walls of blood vessels, to determine whether the tissue is healthy or diseased, and include methods of displaying results with or without thresholds.

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