Ultrasound imaging catheter with a cutting element

摘要: The invention features a catheter having body (12) of extended length for insertion within living being. also includes an ultrasound imaging device (20) disposed distal portion the body. generates electrical signals used by system to display real time image tissue surrounding catheter. further cutting element (30a), e.g., electrode wire or laser fiber, proximal mechanism connected that causes extend from energy in with which it is brought proximity form cut tissue. positioned relative such produced can include relation