Patent ID: 10166362

Abstract:
A pulmonary embolism apparatus and methods for use are provided. The apparatus includes a first catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein a distal portion of the first catheter includes a first one or more outlets. The apparatus also includes a first tubular housing having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the first tubular housing is coupled to the first catheter proximal to the at least one first outlet. The apparatus also includes one or more pressure sensors coupled to the distal end of the first tubular housing. The apparatus also includes a second catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein a distal portion of the second catheter includes a second one or more outlets, and wherein the distal end of the second catheter is configured to be positioned substantially within the first catheter when the second catheter is in a first position, and wherein the distal end of the second catheter is configured to extend through the opening in the first catheter in a second position.