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System and method for stimulation and/or enhancement of myocardial angiogenesis

  • US 6,755,821 B1
  • Filed: 12/08/1999
  • Issued: 06/29/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for treatment of coronary disease comprising:

  • a generator for producing a shock wave for inducing cavitation effect in myocardium functionally connected to a delivery system comprising an intracorporeal delivery portion for transmitting shockwaves directly to the myocardium;

    a fluid-inflatable balloon disposed at a distal end of the delivery portion; and

    a means for inflating and deflating the balloon wherein the system produces shockwaves in the myocardium.

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