@article{1809c0612b434bf4b8404557ff9ae1bf,
title = "Engineering investigation of the Kensey dynamic angioplasty catheter",
abstract = "This article describes an in vitro experimental study which was designed to gain a better understanding of the mechanism by which the Kensey catheter mediates atherosclerotic tissue. The major goals of the study were to observe the generation of debris particles during revascularization and to elucidate the fluid dynamic effects associated with particle motions at and around the tip of the catheter. To investigate these phenomena, in vitro actual size and large scale model experiments were conducted. The results of these experiments provide a reference for the significance of the clinical performance of the Kensey catheter.",
keywords = "Kensey catheter, atherosclerotic tissue, distal embolization, revascularization",
author = "P. Godlewski and M. Nagurka and M. Wholey",
note = "Funding Information: The authors are grateful to several key individuals: Dr Mark B. Friedman of the Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for many helpful suggestions during the course of this research, especially his indispensable aid in designing the test equipment; Mr James Dillinger of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for his mechanical expertise and machining; Mr Tom Bales and MS Enora Rogers, Theratek International Inc., Miami Lakes, Florida for their guidance and engineering support. In addition, the authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support of Theratek International, Inc., Miami Lakes, Florida and the services of the Department of Radiology, Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.",
year = "1991",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1016/0141-5425(91)90020-8",
language = "English",
volume = "13",
pages = "391--398",
journal = "Journal of Biomedical Engineering",
issn = "0141-5425",
publisher = "Elsevier BV",
number = "5",
}