METHODS, SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR TREATMENT OF CEREBROSPINAL VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Methods and devices for relieving stenoses in, or otherwise improving blood flow through, body lumens. Although applicable in a variety of different body lumens, the methods and devices of this invention are specifically useable for relieving stenoses in, or otherwise improving blood flow through, v...

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Hauptverfasser: Chang, John Y, Makower, Joshua, Bright, II, Earl A, Imraan, Aziz, Bender, Theodore M, Slone, Clinton, Lamson, Theodore C, Catanese III, Joseph, King, Thomas
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Methods and devices for relieving stenoses in, or otherwise improving blood flow through, body lumens. Although applicable in a variety of different body lumens, the methods and devices of this invention are specifically useable for relieving stenoses in, or otherwise improving blood flow through, veins which drain blood from the brain for treatment of multiple sclerosis or other neurodegenerative disorders that are caused, triggered or exacerbated by venous occlusion or venous insufficiency.