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Ultrasonic detection of restenosis in stents

  • US 6,308,715 B1
  • Filed: 02/24/2000
  • Issued: 10/30/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/24/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An analyzer apparatus for analyzing restenosis associated with a stent implanted within a living body, comprising:

  • an input for receiving ultrasonic data from an ultrasonic imaging apparatus;

    digital memory for storing the ultrasonic data at least temporarily;

    a processor for analyzing the ultrasonic data, the processor being configured to analyze the data in accordance with at least one predefined criteria to diagnose a degree of restenosis experienced by the stent; and

    an output for outputting information indicative of the diagnosis.

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