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

2002-08-05

2009-02-03

Casler, Brian L. (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S476000, C600S477000, C600S478000, C600S479000, C382S128000, C382S130000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07486985

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.

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