A modified angioplasty catheter has been developed which can be guided-into position with duplex ultrasound. This reduces the risks of ionizing radiation and contrast agents and uses a modality familiar to the vascular surgeon. This catheter was tested successfully in a canine model for safety, accuracy and therapeutic efficacy. Following FDA approval, clinical trials in humans were initiated. This paper describes the preliminary results with use of this device in humans.
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