WO1998016154A1 - Methods and devices for improving blood flow to a heart of a patient - Google Patents
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- WO1998016154A1 WO1998016154A1 PCT/US1997/018652 US9718652W WO9816154A1 WO 1998016154 A1 WO1998016154 A1 WO 1998016154A1 US 9718652 W US9718652 W US 9718652W WO 9816154 A1 WO9816154 A1 WO 9816154A1
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- A61B2017/00243—Type of minimally invasive operation cardiac
- A61B2017/00247—Making holes in the wall of the heart, e.g. laser Myocardial revascularization
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- A61B2018/00315—Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body for treatment of particular body parts
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JP10518585A JP2001502216A (en) | 1996-10-17 | 1997-10-16 | Method and apparatus for improving blood flow to a patient's heart |
EP97913674A EP0993276A1 (en) | 1996-10-17 | 1997-10-16 | Methods and devices for improving blood flow to a heart of a patient |
AU50804/98A AU733020B2 (en) | 1996-10-17 | 1997-10-16 | Methods and devices for improving blood flow to a heart of a patient |
CA002268971A CA2268971A1 (en) | 1996-10-17 | 1997-10-16 | Methods and devices for improving blood flow to a heart of a patient |
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