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Multi-lumen balloons and catheters made therewith
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In this paper, multi-lumen balloons for use as or in conjunction with balloon dilation catheters, and methods for making such balloons, are disclosed, as well as methods for their deployment.Abstract:
Multi-lumen balloons for use as or in conjunction with balloon dilation catheters, and methods for making such balloons, are disclosed.read more
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Balloon catheter for delivering therapeutic agents
TL;DR: A balloon catheter comprises a catheter shaft which typically defines a first inflation lumen and a first, inflatable balloon mounted on the shaft in communication with the first lumen as mentioned in this paper.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a balloon catheter utilizing a perfusion balloon at one end thereof is described, which is used to dilate a stenotic region of a blood vessel or heart valve to restore blood flow.
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