Heated balloon catheter

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PATENT NO 5344398
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08019664

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A heated balloon catheter for treatment of constricted zones of body fluid passages by applying heat and pressure to the constricted zone. The heat is generated by transmitting, to an antenna within a balloon carried by the catheter, radio frequency energy of about 13.56 MHz. Measuring the temperature of the balloon inflating fluid and controlling the temperature of the balloon inflating fluid to prevent overheating of the zone being treated and providing an alarm if the balloon leaks or bursts.

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JAPAN CRESCENT INCMATUDO CIBA

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Hara, Shinji Tokyo, JP 155 1944

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