Tiny 3-D Ultrasound Probe Guides Catheter Procedures
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 09:28
in Physics & Chemistry
An ultrasound probe small enough to ride along at the tip of a catheter can provide physicians with clearer real-time images of soft tissue without the risks associated with conventional X-ray catheter guidance.
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