CATHETER IMAGING PROBE AND METHOD

摘要

A catheter imaging probe for a patient. The probe includes a conduit through with energy is transmitted. The probe includes a first portion through which the conduit extends. The probe includes a second portion which rotates relative to the conduit to redirect the energy from the conduit. A method for imaging a patient. The method includes the steps of inserting a catheter into the patient. There is the step of rotating a second portion of the catheter relative to a conduit extending through a first portion of the catheter, which redirects the energy transmitted through the conduit to the patient and receives the energy reflected back to the second portion from the patient and redirects the reflected energy to the conduit.

主权项

1. A catheter imaging probe comprising: a conduit through which electromagnetic radiation is transmitted; a first portion through which the conduit extends; and a second portion which provides movement relative to the conduit to redirect the electromagnetic radiation from the conduit by a movement of mass flow of ions; and an electric field generates the movement of the mass flow.