Sensors on a Catheter Balloon (IMAGE)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau

Sensors on a Catheter Balloon

Caption

Fully inflated multifunctional balloon instrumented with temperature, tactile and EKG sensors on islands interconnected by non-coplanar serpentine wires.

Credit

Darren Stevenson, University of Illinois

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.