pressure extension tube

A pressure extension catheter is a medical device designed to measure intravascular pressure in various parts of the cardiovascular system. It is often used in conjunction with other interventional devices during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

Pressure extension catheters are typically made of materials compatible with medical use, such as polyurethane or other biocompatible polymers.

The catheter is designed to be long and thin, allowing it to be easily introduced through the blood vessel into the specific area where pressure needs to be measured.

The distal end of the catheter contains a pressure sensor located in the area where pressure needs to be measured, such as the coronary arteries.

Pressure extension catheters typically have multiple lumens that allow the passage of guidewires, contrast media, or treatment devices while taking pressure measurements.

Pressure extension catheters are often compatible with guidewires, allowing them to be introduced through the catheter to navigate to the desired location.

Pressure extension catheters are typically supplied in sterile packaging to prevent contamination during the procedure.