Lithoplasty® balloon catheter for peripheral arterial disease
NIHR HSRIC
Record ID 32016000461
English
Authors' objectives:
The Lithoplasty® balloon catheter is a device to treat a common condition where there is a build-up of fatty substances on the walls of blood vessels in the legs, which reduces blood flow. Lithoplasty® is a long tube called a catheter and an attached balloon, which are inserted into the groin. The catheter vibrates to break up the fatty substances, then the balloon is blown up to open up the vessel and increase blood flow to the legs and feet.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2015
URL for published report:
http://www.hsric.nihr.ac.uk/topics/lithoplasty-balloon-catheter-for-peripheral-arterial-disease/
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Urinary Catheters
Contact
Organisation Name:
NIHR Horizon Scanning Centre
Contact Address:
The NIHR Horizon Scanning Centre, Department of Public Health, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics, School of Health and Population Sciences, University of Birmingham, 90 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2SP. United Kingdom. Tel: +44 121 414 7831, Fax: +44 121 2269
Contact Name:
c.packer@bham.ac.uk
Contact Email:
c.packer@bham.ac.uk
Copyright:
NIHR Horizon Scanning Research&Intelligence Centre (NIHR HSRIC)
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