In-stent restenosis detection device
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
- a stent;
means for exciting said stent with an electromagnetic (EM) waves to produce an acoustic waves; and
means for detecting said acoustic waves.
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Abstract
A medical device is described that can be used to detect in stent restenosis. This invention consists of a stent of current or modified technology, an electromagnetic wave transmitter to excite the stent and an acoustic sensor to detect stent acoustic oscillations.
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26 Claims
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
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a stent;
means for exciting said stent with an electromagnetic (EM) waves to produce an acoustic waves; and
means for detecting said acoustic waves. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16)
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13. The apparatus of claim, wherein said means for detecting said acoustic waves includes a lock-in amplifier.
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17. A method for detecting in-stent restenosis, comprising:
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exciting a stent with electromagnetic (EM) waves to produce an acoustic waves; and
detecting said acoustic waves. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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