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Apparatus and methods for treating stroke and controlling cerebral flow characteristics

  • US 20030040704A1
  • Filed: 10/04/2001
  • Published: 02/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/22/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Apparatus suitable for manipulating cerebral blood flow characteristics, the apparatus comprising:

  • a catheter having proximal and distal ends, a lumen extending therebetween, and an occlusive element affixed to the distal end, the occlusive element having an opening that communicates with the lumen, the occlusive element having a contracted position suitable for transluminal insertion and an expanded position wherein the occlusive element occludes antegrade flow in a vessel; and

    at least one flow control device having proximal and distal ends and a flow control element disposed at the distal end, the flow control device, when deployed, controlling flow in the mid-cerebral artery.

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