Title:
DETECTING VULNERABLE PLAQUE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2007041591
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
An apparatus and associated method for detecting vulnerable plaque within a lumen defined by an intraluminal wall is described. The apparatus includes a probe having a distal portion and a proximal portion. The apparatus includes an optical waveguide extending along the probe. The optical waveguide is configured to carry optical radiation between the distal and proximal portions, and has a distal end in communication with the intraluminal wall. The apparatus includes an interferometer coupled to the optical waveguide and configured to provide an interference signal for sub-surface imaging of the intraluminal wall, and a processing module configured to provide spectroscopic information from detected intensity of light collected from the intraluminal wall.
Inventors:
ZULUAGA ANDRES (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2006/038650
Publication Date:
August 30, 2007
Filing Date:
September 29, 2006
Export Citation:
Assignee:
INFRAREDX INC (US)
ZULUAGA ANDRES (US)
ZULUAGA ANDRES (US)
International Classes:
A61B5/00
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