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US 6,191,111 B1Granted
Method and device for enhancing of biobypass by increasing the coronary blood flow
AssigneeDatascope Investment Corp.
InventorBoris Leschinsky
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Abstract
A method for enhancing such biobypass techniques as angiogenesis, trans-myocardial revascularization, percutaneous myocardial revascularization, and myocardial cell proliferation by using the means for increasing of coronary blood flow to both instantly relieve the ischemic symptoms and stimulate the growth of new blood vessels. Intra-aortic balloon pumping and other counterpulsation means are identified as preferred means for increasing of coronary blood flow.
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A method for treating an ischemic host condition, said method comprising the steps of:
- a) performing a biobypass procedure, and
- b) using mechanical cardiac assist means for increasing of coronary blood flow;
- wherein steps (a) and (b) are simultaneously carried out to increase said coronary blood flow during said biobypass procedure, thereby ameliorating the ischemic host condition.
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