title: Optimized ultrasound imaging catheters for use in the vascular system.
abstract: Clinical experience with 6 and 9 Fr ultrasound imaging catheters (UICs) reveals that several transducer and catheter tip varieties are needed for optimum imaging of diseased intravascular sites. Our UIC design has combined established catheter design and very high frequency ultrasound imaging technology to create a versatile, user configured system for intravascular ultrasound imaging. Optimum use requires proper strategic selection of transducer and catheter sizes, frequencies of operation, and interventional accessories.
authors.affiliation: Boston Scientific Corporation, Watertown, MA.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Crowley
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: von Behren
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Couvillon
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Mai
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Abele
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000295:instrumentation*; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D009131:Muscle, Smooth, Vascular / Q000473:pathology*; D014159:Transducers; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000295:instrumentation*