Device to create proximal stasis

Abstract

A method and system of performing an intravascular procedure at a treatment site in a vessel of a patient. A device creates a seal to prevent the flow of blood during the treatment of vascular disease. A seal may be formed between the distal inside diameter of a sheath or catheter such as a guide catheter as well as within a vessel, such as an artery or vein. An elongated device having a distal portion extending from the catheter and having a fluid impermeable membrane disposed about at least the distal end of the device is used to seal the vessel. The system includes a device to occlude blood flow and a distal protection device to filter or remove embolic debris.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 10 / 194,355, filed Jul. 12, 2002, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to a device, a system, and a method for treating vascular disease. In particular, this invention relates to the occlusion of blood flow through a stenotic region and treatment of the region. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Atherosclerosis or vascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world today. It is a disease of the arteries whereby deposits (plaque) build up over time in the walls of the arteries, restricting oxygenated blood flow to vital organs such as the heart, brain and other bodily tissue. A number of medical procedures have been developed to treat vascular disease such as Coronary Artery By-Pass Grafting (CABG) and Percutaneous Balloon Angioplasty (PTCA) and Stenting. These procedures are intended to restore normal flow thro...

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Problems solved by technology

Treatment of these degenerated grafts with PTCA or Stenting is associated with a high incidence of embolic material (vessel deposits) released distally.

This can result in a no-flow condition and myocardial infarction.

Similarly, treatment of carotid arteries and renal arteries by PTCA and Stenting can cause release of embolic material.

In the case of the carotid artery, emboli released can result in a stroke.

In the case of the renal artery, emboli release can result in the renal infarct and reduced renal function.

There is a risk of embolic material being released with any balloon expansion or passage of a treatment device through a diseased section of a vessel, with undesirable results to the patient.

A balloon occlusion approach can be problematic because no blood is flowing through the vessel during use of the treatment device and ischemia can develop quickly, particularly in saphenous vein grafts.

There is also no assurance that all trapped emboli are removed by suction.

A filter approach can be problematic because particles smaller than the filter pore size will pass through the filter and may cause embolic events or consequence, particularly in the brain.

There is also no assurance that trapped emboli will not be squeezed through the filter mesh during recovery.

Unfortunately, these approaches to embolic protection do not eliminate embolic events entirely because passage of the protection device or the catheter delivering the device across the diseased section of the vessel or lesion can dislodge embolic material prior to deployment of the device.

The disadvantages of this system are that a treatment balloon must be advanced into the vessel prior to creating stasis, and advancement of this balloon may liberate emboli.

Further, initial treatment with a balloon is not appropriate therapy for all procedures.

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