摘要 |
There is provided a fluid pressure sensing and activating control system for coronary angioplasty, including a fluid pressure sensor and transducer connected to feed signals via an A/D converter to a processor and control unit, a pulse width generator receiving signals from the processor for activating a balloon inflator, and a fluid conduit connector attached to the output of the inflator and to the input of the fluid pressure sensor and transducer, and having a further output port connectable to an inflatable balloon. A method for dilating a section of an elastic conduit by means of an inflatable balloon inserted therein is also provided. |