Abstract:
The invention relates to an ultrasound catheter comprising a device arranged in the area of the catheter tip for ultra-sound image recording, with at least one lumen routed into the area of the catheter tip open at this end and ending adjacent to the ultrasound image recording device for issuing an ultrasound contrast means being provided.
Abstract:
Method for the diagnosis and treatment of aortic aneurysms through representation of the affected area of the aorta by means of an imaging method and measurement of the image in order to produce a made-to-measure stent graft which is introduced into the aorta in the folded state and then expanded, a digital model of the aortic aneurysm being created from the images present as 3D volume data, from which digital model of the aortic aneurysm there is produced by means of iterative customizing software a digital model of the stent graft on the basis of which the stent graft is manufactured.
Abstract:
Device for carrying out a cutting balloon intervention using a cutting balloon catheters with an inflatable balloon arranged in the region of its front end holding an axially positioned blade and with OCT monitoring, the cutting balloon catheter being combined with an OCT catheter to form an integrated unit.
Abstract:
Arrangement for executing and monitoring rotablation, in which a rotating drill head arranged at the tip of a catheter removes plaque adhering to a vessel wall while pushing aside normal vessel tissue, with a rotablation catheter and an IVUS catheter being integrated into one constructional unit.
Abstract:
Catheter for insertion into a vessel, comprising a reversibly inflatable balloon (10, 25) provided in the area of the catheter tip, on the outside of which a stent (11) to be implanted in the vessel is arranged, and at least one imaging device (14, 21, 22) arranged in the area of the catheter tip for optical coherence tomography, which is arranged or configured such that the area of the vessel, in which the balloon (10, 25) is positioned, can be captured.
Abstract:
Device for carrying out and monitoring an atherectomy, with which a cutting knife driven in a rotating manner by an external unit and set back to project into an opening in the tip of the catheter can be pressed onto the artery wall by means of an inflatable balloon arranged on the side of the catheter casing opposite the window opening, an atherectomy catheter being connected to an OCT catheter to form an integrated unit.
Abstract:
For efficient detection or observation of a skin disease, especially skin cancer, methods for examining the skin (2) of a subject (3) and an associated device (1) are specified. Accordingly a camera element (20) is provided, by means of which an image (B, B′) of an area of skin (35) is recorded. The image (B, B′) is fed to an image evaluation unit (30) which uses electronic pattern recognition based on at least one prespecified selection rule (A) to analyze the image (B, B′) for the occurrence of suspect skin marks (37a, 37b) with, on detection of a suspect skin mark (37a, 37b), its location being determined and displayed.
Abstract:
Medical examination and/or treatment system having a catheter (1) with a sensor (3, 4) connected to an image recording system, said sensor being connected to an image processing unit (24, 25) for evaluating the sensor signals recorded in an examination area, a display unit (26) for displaying the images (12) of the image processing unit (24, 25) and a means for detecting the position and/or orientation of the catheter tip, whereby the system has means for generating three-dimensional images from the two-dimensional images (12) of the image recording system based on the detected position and/or direction of the catheter tip.
Abstract:
An x-ray diagnostic apparatus has an x-ray radiator, a control device connected thereto, a radiation detector and a patient-positioning table. The x-ray diagnostic apparatus has a device that calculates the BMI (body mass index) of the patient to be examined from detection of the body length and the weight. The device is connected with the control device to influence the parameters associated with obtaining an x-ray image.
Abstract:
A medical treatment suite and method of use is described, having a projection X-ray apparatus mounted to a robot. The robot positions the projection X-ray apparatus with respect to a patient and data is taken in a form that is suitable for synthesizing computed tomographic images. The patient may be supported by a patient support apparatus, which may be mounted to another robot, which cooperates with the other robot so as to position the patient according to a selected treatment protocol. Each of the robots may be mounted to one of a floor, a ceiling or a wall of the room.