Methods for embolizing aneurysmal sites with a high viscosity embolizing composition

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PATENT NO 7374568
APP PUB NO 20030223955A1
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10345127

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Novel methods for embolizing blood vessels which are particularly suited for treating aneurysms are provided. The presently disclosed methods provide for the embolization of aneurysms wherein occlusion of the neck of the aneurysm during embolization by a flow arresting device such as balloon is not required. In one embodiment, the compositions employed in the methods of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible solvent and a biocompatible contrast agent wherein the viscosity of this composition is at least about 1000 centistokes at 40.degree. C. and, preferably, at least about 2500 centistokes at 40.degree. C.

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MICRO THERAPEUTICS INCIRVINE CA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Conner, Amanda Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 2 108
Slee, Earl Laguna Niguel, CA 11 835
Whalen, II Thomas J Encinitas, CA 8 493

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