Arrangements and methods for imaging in vessels
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1. An apparatus for obtaining information regarding a tissue structure, comprising:
- a transceiving arrangement which includes at least one section adapted to be provided in a proximity of at least one portion of the tissue structure and in a bodily fluid, and which is adapted to transmit and receive electromagnetic radiation.
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Abstract
Apparatus, catheter and method for obtaining information regarding a tissue structure (e.g., a blood vessel) can be provided. For example, it is possible to utilize a transceiving arrangement which includes at least one section adapted to be provided in a proximity of at least one portion of the tissue structure and in a bodily fluid, and which is adapted to transmit and receive electromagnetic radiation. The bodily fluid may be blood, pus, necrotic debris, mucus, urine and/or fecal matter.
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1. An apparatus for obtaining information regarding a tissue structure, comprising:
a transceiving arrangement which includes at least one section adapted to be provided in a proximity of at least one portion of the tissue structure and in a bodily fluid, and which is adapted to transmit and receive electromagnetic radiation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for obtaining information regarding a tissue structure, comprising:
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arranging at least one section of a transceiving arrangement in a proximity of at least one portion of the tissue structure and in a bodily fluid; and
transmitting and receive electromagnetic radiation to the tissue structure and from the tissue structure, respectively so as to obtain the information.
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18. A catheter, comprising:
a transceiving arrangement which includes at least one section adapted to be provided in a proximity of at least one portion of a tissue structure and in a bodily fluid, and which is adapted to transmit and receive electromagnetic radiation.
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