AU2001241982A1 - Magnetic resonance specimen analysis apparatus - Google Patents
Magnetic resonance specimen analysis apparatusInfo
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- AU2001241982A1 AU2001241982A1 AU2001241982A AU4198201A AU2001241982A1 AU 2001241982 A1 AU2001241982 A1 AU 2001241982A1 AU 2001241982 A AU2001241982 A AU 2001241982A AU 4198201 A AU4198201 A AU 4198201A AU 2001241982 A1 AU2001241982 A1 AU 2001241982A1
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- wire
- magnetic resonance
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- antenna according
- catheter antenna
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01R—MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
- G01R33/00—Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables
- G01R33/20—Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables involving magnetic resonance
- G01R33/28—Details of apparatus provided for in groups G01R33/44 - G01R33/64
- G01R33/32—Excitation or detection systems, e.g. using radio frequency signals
- G01R33/34—Constructional details, e.g. resonators, specially adapted to MR
- G01R33/34084—Constructional details, e.g. resonators, specially adapted to MR implantable coils or coils being geometrically adaptable to the sample, e.g. flexible coils or coils comprising mutually movable parts
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/05—Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves
- A61B5/055—Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01R—MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
- G01R33/00—Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables
- G01R33/20—Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables involving magnetic resonance
- G01R33/28—Details of apparatus provided for in groups G01R33/44 - G01R33/64
- G01R33/32—Excitation or detection systems, e.g. using radio frequency signals
- G01R33/34—Constructional details, e.g. resonators, specially adapted to MR
- G01R33/341—Constructional details, e.g. resonators, specially adapted to MR comprising surface coils
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- Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
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- Radiology & Medical Imaging (AREA)
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- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Public Health (AREA)
- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Apparatus (AREA)
- Media Introduction/Drainage Providing Device (AREA)
- Analysing Materials By The Use Of Radiation (AREA)
- Measuring Magnetic Variables (AREA)
Description
MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECIMEN ANALYSIS APPARATUS
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a magnetic resonance ("MR") catheter antenna and method of using the same.
2. Discussion of the Related Art
The advantageous use of magnetic resonance technology in provided safe, rapid images of an internal portion of a patient has long been known. But to obtain an image of a vessel within the body, it is necessary to introduce an invasive probe within that vessel. To provide an MR image, the probe has a receiving coil therein. RF pulses are provided to the region of interest to excite magnetic resonance signals. Gradient magnetic pulses are applied to the region of interest with the receiver coil receiving magnetic resonance signals and emitting responsive output signals, which may be processed by a computer to provide image information for display in a desired manner.
To image even the smallest internal passageways, such as, for example, arteries emanating from the heart, it is necessary to employ a flexible receiver coil. In addition, the probe should have a very small outer diameter so that it may be inserted inside the artery so that a magnetic resonance image thereof can be obtained.
U.S. Patent No. 5,699,801 to Atalar et al. discloses a receiver 8 that it is in the form of coil 22. Coil 22 has a pair of electrodes 24, 26 that are generally parallel and are spaced apart from each other. The electrodes 24, 26 are embedded in a dielectric material 30, and the ends of the conductors 24, 26 are electrically
connected by wire 32. Coil 22 is disclosed as a having a width D of about 0.5 to 2.0 cm. The conductors 24, 26 have an individual diameter of about 0.1 mm to 3 mm. Thus, coil 22 is embedded in a dielectric material 30 (i.e., TEFLON), which requires that the practical diameter of any coil built in accordance with the teachings of the '801 patent will have a diameter that is too large to be placed in relatively small arteries adjacent to the heart. In accordance with the teachings of the '801 patent, the dielectric material 30 should be resilient to permit flexing of the coil so that it will return to its original position. Thus, the probe will place stress and may perforate through an artery wall as it returns to its original position. The dielectric material 30 must be sufficiently rigid to resist undesired deformation of the spacing D between the conductors 24, 26. Thus, the coil will not be flexible enough to be guided through these arteries.
There still exists a need in the art to provide a probe that can be sized to fit within relatively small arteries so that an MR image of these vessels can be obtained. There still further exists a need for a probe that can be guided with a guide wire while being insertable into these arteries to facilitate the insertion of the probe into these arteries.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an intra-vascular catheter that includes an MR probe so that an MR image can be obtained. It is a further object of the present invention to provide the probe with a guide wire so that it can be directed through relatively small vessels, such as, for example, arteries.
These and other objects are achieved, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, which includes, a first tube having a proximal end and a distal end. A litz wire has a first end and a second end looped within the first tube such that the first end and the second end are disposed at the proximal end.
In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a guide wire is disposed within the first tube.
In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention, a multifilament or solid wire is used instead of a litz wire. At least the looped portion of the wire is insulated.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRA ING FIGURES
The above and still further objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of a specific embodiment thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals in the various figures are utilized to designate like components, and wherein:
Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of the magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to the present invention;
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 2-2 of Figure 1 and looking in the direction of the arrows; Figure 3 is a right end view of the apparatus of Figure 1 ; and
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the third tube connecting the first tube to the second tube.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring now to Figures 1-4, a magnetic resonance catheter antennalO in accordance with the present invention is illustrated. The apparatus includes a first tube 12 having a proximal end 14 and a distal end 16. First tube 12 has a maximum outer diameter of 1.5 mm, and is preferably about 1.4 mm in diameter. A guide wire 18 is disposed within first tube 12. A first wire 20 has a first end 22 and a second end 24. Wire 20 is looped within first tube 12 about guide wire 18 such that first end 22 and second end 24 are disposed at the proximal end 14 of first tube 12. First wire 20 has a U-shaped looped portion 26 disposed at distal end 16 of first tube 12. In use, within the body, looped portion 26 must be insulated to prevent the conducting portion of wire 20 from contacting the body. In addition or alternative to insulating
looped portion 26, first tube 12 may include a semi-hemispherical shaped cap 28, as illustrated by dashed lines in Figure 1, to insulate looped portion 26 of first wire 20 from the ambient atmosphere.
First end 22 of first wire 20 is electrically connected to a capacitor 30. A third wire 32 is electrically connected to first wire 20 at second end 24 thereof. A fourth wire 34 is electrically connected to capacitor 30. Wires 32 and 34 are joined to form coaxial cable 36. Coaxial cable 36 and guide wire 18 are disposed within a tube 38. Tube 38 is provided with two lumens, one to receive guide wire 18 and the other lumen to received coaxial cable 36. A third tube 40 is used to connect the first tube 12 to second tube 38.
Third tube 40 encloses capacitor 30. Third tube 40 is preferably made from a sufficiently flexible silicon tubing that has a durometer of about 50. However, the durometer of the silicon tubing 40 can be as soft as 35.
Wire 20 can be formed from litz wire, multi-stranded wire or solid copper wire. Currently, litz wire is preferred because each strand is individually insulated. In a currently preferred embodiment, the litz wire has a size that is approximately equivalent to 30 AWG solid wire. In a currently preferred embodiment, approximately 10 strands of 40 gage wire having an equivalent of 34 AWG solid copper wire has been used. If solid wire is used, 30 AWG wire is preferred.
Having described the presently preferred exemplary embodiment of magnetic resonance catheter antenna in accordance with the present invention, it is believed that other modifications, variations and changes will be suggested to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings set forth herein. It is, therefore, to be understood that all such modifications, variations, and changes are believed to fall within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.
Claims (25)
1. A magnetic resonance catheter antenna apparatus comprising: a first tube having a proximal end and a distal end; and a litz wire having a first end and a second end looped within said first tube such that said first end and said second end are disposed at said proximal end.
2. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 1, wherein one of said ends of said litz wire is electrically connected to a capacitor.
3. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 2, further comprising a second tube having at least one lumen for receiving a second wire that is electrically connected to said capacitor, and a third wire that is electrically connected to the other end of said litz wire.
4. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 3, further comprising a third tube connecting said first tube to said second tube and enclosed said capacitor.
5. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 4, wherein said third tube has a durometer of less than 50.
6. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 1, wherein said litz wire has a size that is approximately equivalent to 30 AWG solid wire.
7. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 1, wherein said litz wire is comprised of about ten strands, each strand having a size of about 40 AWG.
8. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 1, wherein said litz wire has a looped portion disposed at said distal end.
9. A magnetic resonance catheter antenna comprising: a first tube having a proximal end and a distal end; a guide wire disposed within said first tube; and a first wire having a first end and a second end looped within said first tube about said guide wire such that said first end and said second end are disposed at said proximal end.
10. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 9, wherein said wire is litz wire.
11. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 9, wherein said wire is multi-stranded wire.
12. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 9, wherein said wire is made of solid copper.
13. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 9, wherein one of said ends of said wire is electrically connected to a capacitor.
14. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 13, further comprising a second tube having at least two lumens, one of said lumens for receiving a second wire that electrically connects to said capacitor and a third wire that electrically connects to the other end of said first wire and a second one of said lumens for receiving said guide wire
15. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 14, a third tube connecting said first tube to said second tube and enclosed said capacitor.
16. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 15, wherein said third tube has a durometer of less than 50.
17. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 10, wherein said litz wire has a size that is approximately equivalent to 30 AWG solid wire.
18. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 10, wherein said litz wire is comprised of about ten strands, each strand having a size of about 40AWG.
19. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 9, wherein said guide wire has a diameter of approximately less than or equal to 0.014 inch.
20. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 9, wherein said first wire has a looped portion disposed at said distal end.
21. A magnetic resonance catheter antennacomprising: a first tube having a proximal end and a distal end; a multifilament wire having a first end, a second end and a looped portion looped within said first tube such that said first end and said second end are disposed at said proximal end, and said looped portion is disposed at said distal end, at least said looped portion of said wire being insulated.
22. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 21, wherein one of said ends of said wire is electrically connected to a capacitor.
23. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 22, further comprising a second tube having at least one lumen for receiving a second wire that is electrically connected to said capacitor, and a third wire that is electrically connected to the other end of said wire.
24. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 23, a third tube connecting said first tube to said second tube and enclosed said capacitor.
25. The magnetic resonance catheter antenna according to claim 24, wherein said third tube has a durometer of less than 50.
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