Method and apparatus for fiber-optic cardiovascular endoscopy

摘要: Improved method for in situ visual examination of cardiovascular system comprises feeding a catheter having at least one afferent fiber-optic bundle transmitting light from the proximal end to distal thereof and efferent returning end, into until is vicinity region be examined; illuminating by catheter; injecting clear physiologically innocuous fluid front increase clarity blood being observing image returned bundle. Fiber-optic improved carrying out are also disclosed.