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Intravascular imaging detector

  • US 7,813,786 B2
  • Filed: 04/07/2006
  • Issued: 10/12/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/04/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An intravascular imaging probe comprising:

  • a body comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion;

    an optical fiber movably disposed within the body;

    an imaging plate disposed on the distal portion of the body about a distal portion of the optical fiber, wherein beta radiation is absorbed and stored as stable energy in the imaging plate; and

    a laser to deliver a laser light through the optical fiber to excite the stable energy in the imaging plate so as to release light into the optical fiber.

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