Methods for enhancing fluid flow through an obstructed vascular site, and systems and kits for use in practicing the same

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PATENT NO 6488671
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09528576

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Methods of enhancing fluid flow through a vascular site occupied by a vascular occlusion, as well as systems and kits for use in practicing the same, are provided. In practicing the subject methods, the vascular site is flushed simultaneously with a first dissolution fluid and a second dissolution fluid attenuating fluid, where flushing is carried out in a manner such that only a surface of the vascular occlusion is contacted with the non-attenuated dissolution fluid. Flushing is carried out in this manner for a period of time sufficient for fluid flow through the vascular site to be enhanced, e.g. increased or established. The subject methods, systems and kits for practicing the same find use in the treatment of a variety of different vascular diseases characterized by the presence of vascular occlusions, including both partial and total occlusions.

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CORDIS US CORP14201 NORTHWEST 60TH AVENUE MIAMI LAKES FL 33014

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Constantz, Brent R Menlo Park, CA 179 9641
Delaney, Dave Menlo Park, CA 4 431
Hankermeyer, Christine Menlo Park, CA 1 82

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