Following is a sample of the information contained on this cd…FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to devices for use in medical procedures, and more particularly to electroactive-polymer-containing devices for use in medical procedures concerning tubular body fluid conduits.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONNumerous medical procedures are known which involve tubular fluid conduits such as blood vessels. One such procedure, known as percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, involves the use of an angioplasty balloon catheter in a minimally invasive treatment to enlarge a stenotic or diseased blood vessel. In order to prolong the positive effects of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, a stent may be implanted in conjunction with the procedure to provide radial support to the treated vessel. A thrombectomy is another minimally invasive procedure that may be conducted in lieu of a percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. It is a procedure that can be used to remove a (more…)
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