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APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING EMBOLIZATION DURING TREATMENT OF CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE

  • US 20110160762A1
  • Filed: 03/08/2011
  • Published: 06/30/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/1998
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of delivering an interventional instrument for treating a stenosis in an internal carotid artery comprising:

  • a) inserting an occlusion mechanism having a distal occlusion member and a balloon into a person'"'"'s vasculature;

    b) positioning the distal occlusion member to a desired position in the common carotid artery and the balloon to a desired position in the external carotid artery; and

    c) operating the distal occlusion member and the balloon to occlude the external carotid artery and the central carotid artery.

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