IMPLANTABLE WIRELESS FLUID FLOW MONITORING SYSTEM

摘要

Fluid flow monitoring system. Structure for implantation in association with vascular tissue is provided. Fluid flow monitoring apparatus is supported on the structure to generate a signal related to fluid flow. A wireless transmitter supported on the structure transmits the signal outside the body. A reader external to the body is provided for wirelessly energizing the monitoring apparatus and transmitter and for receiving the transmitted signal. The external reader also displays fluid flow velocity and/or rate.