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METHOD TO IDENTIFY TISSUE OXYGENATION STATE BY SPECTROGRAPHIC ANALYSIS

  • US 20130295192A1
  • Filed: 04/01/2013
  • Published: 11/07/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising the steps of:

  • i. inserting a distal end of a photonic needle within myocardium;

    ii. emitting light from the distal end of the photonic needle within the myocardium;

    iii. detecting light reflected from the myocardium;

    iv. processing the reflected light to measure oxygen saturation of the myocardium; and

    v. establishing a baseline oxygen saturation level of the myocardium.

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