CA2083525A1 - Apparatus and method for intravascular cavitation or delivery of low frequency mechanical energy - Google Patents
Apparatus and method for intravascular cavitation or delivery of low frequency mechanical energyInfo
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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| US07/826,959 US5344395A (en) | 1989-11-13 | 1992-01-24 | Apparatus for intravascular cavitation or delivery of low frequency mechanical energy |
| US07/826,959 | 1992-01-24 |
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| CA2083525A1 true CA2083525A1 (en) | 1993-07-25 |
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