CPC A61M 25/10182 (2013.11) [A61B 17/22012 (2013.01); A61M 25/10185 (2013.11); A61B 2017/00154 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00181 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00539 (2013.01); A61B 2017/22001 (2013.01); A61B 2017/22051 (2013.01); A61B 2017/22062 (2013.01); A61M 2205/3344 (2013.01)] | 34 Claims |
1. A dynamic balloon angioplasty system for applying pressure pulses or static pressure to an angioplasty balloon, the system comprising:
an angioplasty unit comprising an oscillating mechanism, an angioplasty balloon inflation device and a balloon connector,
wherein the oscillating mechanism comprises:
an electromagnet;
a diaphragm unit configured to translate relative to the electromagnet to generate pressure pulses or static pressure; and
a fluid output port fluidly coupled to the diaphragm unit, the angioplasty balloon inflation device and the balloon connector via a fluid communication path;
an electrical power source operably connected to the electromagnet and configured to selectively power the electromagnet to translate the diaphragm unit and output a plurality of pressure pulses or a static pressure through the fluid output port; and
an angioplasty balloon catheter fluidly coupled to the balloon connector and comprising an elongated catheter and an angioplasty balloon present at a distal end of the elongated catheter,
wherein the elongated catheter delivers the plurality of pressure pulses or static pressure to the angioplasty balloon.
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