Improved combination sensor guidewire and methods of use

The present invention provides for an improved combination sensor tip that includes an ultrasound transducer and a pressure sensor both disposed at or in close proximity to the distal end of the combination sensor tip. The present invention also provides for an improved connector to couple a guide w...

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Hauptverfasser: PULEO, JOSEPH, AHMED, MASOOD, WALKER, BLAIR D, OLIVER, EDWARD ANTHONY, INGMAN, CHRISTOPHER DEE
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Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
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Zusammenfassung:The present invention provides for an improved combination sensor tip that includes an ultrasound transducer and a pressure sensor both disposed at or in close proximity to the distal end of the combination sensor tip. The present invention also provides for an improved connector to couple a guide wire to a physiology monitor that reduces torsional resistance when manoeuvring the guide wire.