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Apparatus and method for guiding catheters

  • US 20070219444A1
  • Filed: 11/21/2006
  • Published: 09/20/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/14/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of guiding a catheter within a mammalian body, the method comprising the steps of:

  • positioning a catheter into a deep body lumen or organ using an external ultrasound image as a principle guidance system but also in conjunction with pressure gradients taken from an associated internally located device having sensors or pressure lumens mounted thereon;

    using the ultrasound image and pressure gradients to guide the catheter into a desired position within the body.

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