Measurements in a body lumen using guidewire with spaced markers
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Jul 8, 2004
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Jan 3, 2003
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Jan 3, 2003
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A method is provided for measuring a distance between a first location and a second location within a body lumen. The method includes providing a guidewire having radiopaque elements of predetermined dimensions and spacings, inserting the guidewire into the body lumen, imaging the guidewire as it progresses through the body lumen, positioning the radiopaque markers in the vicinity of the first and second locations, and determining a distance from the predetermined dimensions and spacings.
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