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Method and apparatus for treating a carotid artery

  • US 8,870,805 B2
  • Filed: 12/13/2010
  • Issued: 10/28/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of treating a carotid artery, comprising:

  • forming a puncture opening through a wall of the common carotid artery;

    positioning through the puncture an arterial access sheath and dilator system, wherein the arterial access sheath and dilator system comprises an arterial access sheath and a dilator inside the arterial access sheath, wherein the arterial access sheath comprises a first occlusion element adapted to occlude the common carotid artery and wherein the dilator comprises a tapered distal end;

    removing the dilator from the arterial access sheath; and

    expanding the first occlusion element to occlude the common carotid artery.

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