Vascular filtration device
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Sep 23, 2003
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Nov 7, 2002
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Aug 9, 2001
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May 7, 2001
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A vascular filtration device for long-term use to filter a bodily fluid in situ is provided. The vascular filtration device includes a channel for being inserted in-line into a bodily fluid transport passageway and allowing the passage of a quantity of bodily fluid therethrough. A filter is disposed within the channel for removing clots or debris from said quantity of bodily fluid and a sensor is provide for sensing the accumulation of clots and debris on said filter. When clots are detected, the sensor may signal medical professionals that clot removal is necessary, or may automatically trigger the injection of an anticoagulant to dissolve the clots.
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