Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROGRESSIVELY SOFTENING MULTI-COMPOSITIONAL INTRAVASCULAR TISSUE

Abstract:

Various embodiments of the systems, methods and devices are provided comprising angioplasty to break up calcification or other tissue in occlusive areas within a blood vessel. The various embodiments disclosed comprise pressure pulse periods designed to break up calcified occlusive material through a cyclically stretching of the vessel walls without damaging the vessel wall tissue.