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Device, system and method for interstitial transvascular intervention

  • US 6,068,638 A
  • Filed: 10/27/1998
  • Issued: 05/30/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/13/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for revascularization, said method comprising the steps of:

  • (A) providing channel forming apparatus that can be transluminally inserted into a first blood containing anatomical structure and is useable to form an extravascular channel from said first blood-containing anatomical structure to a second blood containing anatomical structure, wherein at least one of said anatomical structures contains oxygenated blood;

    (B) using said apparatus to form at least one non-valved blood flow channel from said first blood-containing anatomical structure to said second blood containing anatomical structure, said non-valved blood flow channel remaining open during systole and diastole such that oxygenated blood may flow continuously through said channel.

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