Stent range transducers and methods of use
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Feb 10, 2004
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Sep 22, 2000
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Sep 23, 1999
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A system and method for delivering and positioning a stent within a bifurcated body lumen includes a stent delivery system including a catheter, expansion device, a stent with a side hole disposed on the expansion device, and an ultrasound transducer disposed between the expansion device and the stent. The ultrasound transducer is configured for transmitting and receiving signals and for imaging of a body lumen so as to locate an ostium of a branch vessel and facilitate alignment of the stent side hole with the ostium.
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