CATHETERS TO REDUCE THE RATE OF USE OF X-RAY SCOPIES IN PERFORMANCE OF ENDOVASCULAR OPERATIONS

摘要

A catheter structure, such as a balloon catheter (30), guidewire, or the like, with markings (32) perceptible outside of the vasculature is for use in determining at a location external to the body the position of the catheter structure relative to a treatment area. Related kits are also disclosed.