Angiopyroplasty using electromagnetically induced focused heat.
A metal-tipped catheter capable of inducing and withstanding extremely high temperatures suitable for angiopyroplasty has been developed. The probe utilizes external radiofrequency (RF) energy focused on the tip. A relatively inexpensive catheter and RF source make this a very plausible alternative to laser systems.
D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000379:methods*; D000818:Animals; D002404:Catheterization; D055590:Electromagnetic Phenomena / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D011817:Rabbits