Patent ID: 8540669
Filing Date: 2013-09-24
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A method of administering ischemic postconditioning comprising: providing a catheter, the catheter including at least one expandable member, the catheter configured for use in a variety of vessel sizes, the catheter configured to receive a guidewire of predetermined size; providing a handle having a pressure source positioned entirely within the handle; coupling the pressure source with the catheter, the at least one expandable member disposed in fluid communication with the pressure source, wherein the catheter and handle are free from any required additional assembly and preparation procedures; positioning the at least one expandable member at a predetermined location within a vessel; inflating the at least one expandable member with an inflation fluid via an inflation lumen for a period of time; and deflating the at least one expandable member via an independent deflation lumen.