WO2003088817A3 - Methods and apparatus for the identification and stabilization of vulnerable plaque - Google Patents

Methods and apparatus for the identification and stabilization of vulnerable plaque Download PDF

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WO2003088817A3
WO2003088817A3 PCT/US2003/012114 US0312114W WO03088817A3 WO 2003088817 A3 WO2003088817 A3 WO 2003088817A3 US 0312114 W US0312114 W US 0312114W WO 03088817 A3 WO03088817 A3 WO 03088817A3
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Michlitsch J Kenneth
Eduardo Ignacio Cespedes
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    • A61B1/24—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 for the mouth, i.e. stomatoscopes, e.g. with tongue depressors; Instruments for opening or keeping open the mouth
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Apparatus (180) includes catheter (182) having imaging element (184) and thermographer (186).
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