发明名称 |
Method and apparatus for heating inflamed tissue |
摘要 |
The present invention relates to methods for treating inflammation in body tissues. More specifically, certain disclosed methods relate to selectively inducing apoptosis in inflammatory immune cells by heating cells for a sufficient time and at a sufficient temperature to induce programmed cell death. The disclosed stents can be placed in contact with the inflammatory cells and heated under controlled conditions. The disclosed apparatus and methods are particularly suitable for treating athersclerotic plaques. |
申请公布号 |
AU2398400(A) |
申请公布日期 |
2000.07.31 |
申请号 |
AU20000023984 |
申请日期 |
1999.12.29 |
申请人 |
TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE |
发明人 |
MORTEZA NAGHAVI;BUJIN GUO;LAL BIRENDRA;S. WARD CASSCELLS;JAMES T WILLERSON |
分类号 |
A61B18/00;A61B17/22;A61F2/86;A61F7/00;A61F7/12;A61L29/00;A61L33/00;A61N5/06;A61N7/02 |
主分类号 |
A61B18/00 |
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