Laser-activated shape memory polymer microactuators for treating stroke Conference Paper

abstract

• We present interventional devices for treating ischemic stroke. The development and testing of two complementary devices is proposed: a mechanical clot extraction system and a neurovascular stent. These devices are laser-activated shape memory polymer microactuators.

authors

• Maitland, Duncan

published proceedings

• Conference Proceedings - Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting-LEOS

author list (cited authors)

• Maitland, D. J., Wilson, T., Schumann, D. L., & Baer, G.

complete list of authors

• Maitland, DJ||Wilson, T||Schumann, DL||Baer, G

publication date

• December 2002

published in

• Conference Proceedings - Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting-LEOS  Journal

start page

• 359

end page

• 360

volume

• 1