Temperature mapping balloon

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2006-07-25

2006-07-25

Hindenburg, Max F. (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Temperature detection

Reexamination Certificate

active

07081096

ABSTRACT:
The temperature mapping balloon of the present invention provides a device for locating inflammation and increased metabolic activity associated with conditions such as vulnerable plaque, by mapping temperature of a body lumen, such as an artery or blood vessel. The temperature mapping balloon comprises a balloon with a thermal mapping coating disposed on the inside or outside of the balloon. The thermal mapping coating can be a thermochromic coating that changes color in response to temperature or a sensor coating comprising a plurality of temperature sensors.

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