Guide wire having extendable contact sensors for measuring temperature of vessel walls
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Jun 10, 2003
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Jun 6, 2002
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Oct 1, 2001
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Nov 10, 2000
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The present invention may be embodied in a device for detection of vulnerable plaque in a vessel based on a temperature increase of the vessel's wall. The device may be a guide wire having an extendable assembly having resilient delivery wires for placing the temperature sensor in contact with the vessel's inner wall.
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