Patent ID: 6673015
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: A61B,G01S

Abstract:
An IVUS system comprising:a) a catheter having an ultrasonic transducer array mounted at least near a distal end thereof; b) a catheter interface module connected to a proximal end of the catheter; c) a display monitor; d) a control device for controlling the system; e) a signal processing data entry and data storage device for processing and storing data derived from energizing the ultrasonic transducer array to output a signal to the display monitor in order to display an image of an interior of a patient's body; and f) a bed for supporting a patient, wherein the catheter interface module, the display monitor and the control device are located adjacent to the bed such as to be easily viewed and operated respectively by a clinician, and wherein the signal processing data entry and storage device is located remotely from the bed at a sufficient distance to enable a clear space around the bed for occupation by a medical team so that the medical team can be adjacent to the patient, and wherein the control device includes a wireless remote control device to enable control instructions to be given from a position adjacent the patient to remotely located units.