Stem cells are introduced percutaneously into fetal peritoneum. From Wordnik.com. [In Utero Stem Cell Transplantation] Reference
The Helifix device will be unique and that can be inserted and removed percutaneously. From Wordnik.com. [SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page] Reference
In 2008, 67 percent of all biopsies were performed percutaneously, compared to 59 percent in 1997. From Wordnik.com. [PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories] Reference
The procedure was the third in the United States but the first in the world to be performed percutaneously and with local anesthesia. From Wordnik.com. [Medlogs - Recent stories] Reference
The exchangeable components collapse into a size small enough to be inserted and removed percutaneously or through an incision in the aorta. From Wordnik.com. [Medgadget] Reference
The portable unit is designed to be percutaneously (fem-fem) connected to the patient for quick circulatory support during acute cardiac failure. From Wordnik.com. [Medgadget] Reference
The device is delivered percutaneously via jugular access under fluoroscopic guidance in a minimally invasive or non-surgical procedure called Percutaneous Mitral Annuloplasty. From Wordnik.com. [Medgadget] Reference
Currently, endograft delivery systems for abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms are inserted through the femoral arteries, as their diameters are typically too large to be inserted percutaneously. From Wordnik.com. [Medlogs - Recent stories] Reference
Because angioplasty procedures are performed percutaneously, without major surgery to open the chest, most patients who receive coronary stents leave the hospital within one to two days and promptly return to the activities they love. From Wordnik.com. [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference
"Obviously this is one thing that is different compared with the Edwards device, but at the same time, I don't think this disadvantage will offset the advantages, especially the ability to go percutaneously in a range of sizes," he said. From Wordnik.com. [theHeart.org] Reference
The Watchman is a percutaneously implantable fabric-covered expandable nitinol cage that is placed distally to the ostium of the LAA to occlude flow and prevent the migration of thrombus forming in the appendage. heartwire-results of PROTECT-AF study were presented last month at the i2 Summit of the American College of Cardiology 2009 Scientific Sessions. From Wordnik.com. [theHeart.org] Reference
A world leader in device-based mechanical circulatory support (MCS) therapies to save, support and restore failing hearts, said today that it has acquired an innovative catheter pump technology that it plans to use in the development of a minimally invasive, acute cardiac axial flow pump that can be delivered percutaneously in the cardiac catheterization lab and operating room. From Wordnik.com. [RedOrbit News - Technology] Reference
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