Methods for reducing distal embolization
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1. A method for the treatment of an occlusion in a blood vessel, comprising:
- prior to performing treatment on the occlusion, crossing the occlusion with a guidewire while aspirating blood, so that blood flows past the occlusion; and
treating the occlusion.
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Abstract
A method for reducing distal embolization during insertion of devices to treat plaque, thrombi and other intravascular occlusions. Using a guide catheter, a guidewire is delivered to a site proximal to the lesion. An aspiration catheter is then introduced over the guidewire, and the two are moved together in a distal to proximal direction across the occlusion. The aspiration catheter is then moved in a proximal to distal direction while continuously aspirating, which prevents embolization of any particles which may be created during the crossing of the guidewire.
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1. A method for the treatment of an occlusion in a blood vessel, comprising:
prior to performing treatment on the occlusion, crossing the occlusion with a guidewire while aspirating blood, so that blood flows past the occlusion; and
treating the occlusion.- View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method for treating a stenosis in a vessel, comprising:
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delivering a guidewire and a first catheter having a proximal end and a distal end into the vessel to a location near the stenosis, wherein when the first catheter and guidewire are both delivered, the guidewire extends through a lumen of the first catheter and the distal end of the first catheter is located proximal to the stenosis;
aspirating particles through the lumen of the first catheter;
after aspirating, delivering a therapy catheter to a location near the stenosis; and
performing treatment on the stenosis using the therapy catheter. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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