Patents by Inventor Jaoa A. C. Lima

Jaoa A. C. Lima has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Methods to assess vascular endothelial function
    Patent number: 6654628
    Abstract: Featured are improved methods for non-invasive assessment of vascular endothelial function. The methods of the invention use phase contrast magnetic resonance imaging angiography to determine wall shear stress before, during, and after an arterial occlusion as well as the resulting endothelial dependent flow mediated dilation. Additionally methods are disclosed which allow for comparison of measurements derived through use of phase contrast magnetic resonance imaging to relate endothelial stimulus and response. The disclosed methods of the invention allow for reproducible, non-invasive diagnosis of early stage indicators of atherosclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Harry A. Silber, Jaoa A. C. Lima, David A. Bluemke