Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
INTRAVASCULAR PUMP WITH PROXIMAL AND DISTAL PRESSURE OR FLOW SENSORS AND DISTAL SENSOR TRACKING

Abstract:

The present invention provides an intravascular blood pump comprising a pump assembly without a flow inducer or diffuser, and proximal and distal flow rate or pressure sensors, wherein the distal flow rate or pressure sensor may be tracked distal to the impeller after placement of the blood pump within the patient's vasculature.