ATE488193T1 - Kryotherapie-katheter zum nachweis und zur behandlung von empfänglichem plaque - Google Patents
Kryotherapie-katheter zum nachweis und zur behandlung von empfänglichem plaqueInfo
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- ATE488193T1 ATE488193T1 AT04718009T AT04718009T ATE488193T1 AT E488193 T1 ATE488193 T1 AT E488193T1 AT 04718009 T AT04718009 T AT 04718009T AT 04718009 T AT04718009 T AT 04718009T AT E488193 T1 ATE488193 T1 AT E488193T1
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- Austria
- Prior art keywords
- vulnerable plaque
- detecting
- treating sensitive
- cryotherapy catheter
- plaque
- Prior art date
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- A61B1/00—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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- A61B17/22—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
- A61B2017/22001—Angioplasty, e.g. PCTA
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- A61B17/22—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
- A61B2017/22051—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for with an inflatable part, e.g. balloon, for positioning, blocking, or immobilisation
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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- A61B2018/0212—Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by cooling, e.g. cryogenic techniques using an instrument inserted into a body lumen, e.g. catheter
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
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- A61B2018/0231—Characteristics of handpieces or probes
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- Radiology & Medical Imaging (AREA)
- Otolaryngology (AREA)
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- Thermotherapy And Cooling Therapy Devices (AREA)
- Measuring And Recording Apparatus For Diagnosis (AREA)
- Infusion, Injection, And Reservoir Apparatuses (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US10/387,347 US6955174B2 (en) | 2000-08-18 | 2003-03-11 | Cryotherapy method for detecting and treating vulnerable plaque |
PCT/US2004/006785 WO2004080280A2 (en) | 2003-03-11 | 2004-03-05 | Cryotherapy method for detecting and treating vulnerable plaque |
Publications (1)
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ATE488193T1 true ATE488193T1 (de) | 2010-12-15 |
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Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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AT04718009T ATE488193T1 (de) | 2003-03-11 | 2004-03-05 | Kryotherapie-katheter zum nachweis und zur behandlung von empfänglichem plaque |
Country Status (8)
Country | Link |
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US (3) | US6955174B2 (de) |
EP (1) | EP1603475B1 (de) |
JP (1) | JP4871719B2 (de) |
AT (1) | ATE488193T1 (de) |
AU (1) | AU2004220609A1 (de) |
CA (1) | CA2518444A1 (de) |
DE (1) | DE602004030097D1 (de) |
WO (1) | WO2004080280A2 (de) |
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