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Method of using neovascularization catheter

  • US 6,296,651 B1
  • Filed: 03/07/2000
  • Issued: 10/02/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/03/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for treating a deficiency of blood flow from a coronary artery to a cardiac muscle, the method comprising the steps of:

  • advancing a positioning catheter into the coronary artery;

    anchoring a portion of the positioning catheter in the coronary artery;

    advancing a cutting guidewire into the cardiac muscle; and

    creating a perfusion channel with a cutting catheter which extends away from the positioning catheter, the perfusion channel extending from the artery into only a portion of the cardiac muscle, the perfusion channel allowing blood flow from the coronary artery to the cardiac muscle.

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