Abstract: The present disclosure provides a wearable garment comprising (a) a sheath having a first end and a second, wherein the sheath defines a cavity in a wearable position, wherein the sheath has a first opening at the first end, and wherein the sheath comprises a first material, and (b) one or more relief zones coupled to the sheath, wherein the relief zones comprise a second material, wherein a pressure distribution of the second material is greater than a pressure distribution of the first material.

Abstract: Example stent grafts and methods for placement thereof are provided. An example stent graft may include (a) a main body stent graft defining a lumen that has a first end and a second end, (b) a diaphragm coupled to the main body stent graft, where the diaphragm defines at least three openings and (c) at least three stent graft extensions each defining a lumen, where a first end of each of the three stent graft extensions is coupled to one of the three openings.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for use are provided, where the apparatus includes: (a) a first catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, and wherein a distal portion of the first catheter includes a first one or more outlets, (b) a first tubular housing having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the first tubular housing is coupled to the first catheter proximal to the at least one first outlet, (c) one or more pressure sensors coupled to the distal end of the first tubular housing, and (d) a second catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein a distal portion of the second catheter includes a second one or more outlets, and wherein the distal end of the second catheter is configured to be positioned substantially within one of (i) the first catheter or (ii) a second tubular housing coupled to one or more of the first catheter and the first tubular housing, when the second catheter is in a first position.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus including: (a) a frame having a first end and a second end, wherein the frame includes a plurality of struts arranged between the first end and the second end of the frame, (b) a plurality of channels disposed within the plurality of struts of the frame, (c) an infusion balloon coupled to the frame and arranged such that, in an expanded condition, the frame provides a plurality of openings that the infusion balloon is configured to expand through and extend radially outward from the frame, thereby defining a plurality of grooves, (d) a plurality of holes defined in the frame and configured to permit fluid communication between the plurality of channels and the plurality of grooves, and (e) an infusion hub arranged at the first end or the second end of the frame including a reservoir in fluid communication with the plurality of channels.

Abstract: This disclosure enables non-invasively obtaining a blood pressure measurement of a person in a repeatable manner in order to provide frequent updates to the blood pressure measurement, while 1) being comfortable for the person when the person is conscious, 2) enabling relaxation of the person, 3) allowing the person to fall asleep, or 4) avoiding waking the person if the person is already asleep. After a first set of blood flow waveform data associated with a blood pressure measurement has been acquired (304), a second set of waveform data is received (306), a parameter change in the second waveform data is identified (308), the parameter change is correlated to the blood pressure measurement (310) so as to generate a virtual blood pressure (312), and an action is taken (314) based on the virtual blood pressure.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for use are provided, where the apparatus includes: (a) a first catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, and wherein a distal portion of the first catheter includes a first one or more outlets, (b) a first tubular housing having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the first tubular housing is coupled to the first catheter proximal to the at least one first outlet, (c) one or more pressure sensors coupled to the distal end of the first tubular housing, and (d) a second catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein a distal portion of the second catheter includes a second one or more outlets, and wherein the distal end of the second catheter is configured to be positioned substantially within one of (i) the first catheter or (ii) a second tubular housing coupled to one or more of the first catheter and the first tubular housing, when the second catheter is in a first position.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus including: (a) a frame (102) having a first end (104) and a second end (106), wherein the frame includes a plurality of struts (108) arranged between the first end and the second end of the frame, (b) a plurality of channels (110) disposed within the plurality of struts of the frame, (c) an infusion balloon (112) coupled to the frame and arranged such that, in an expanded condition, the frame provides a plurality of openings (114) that the infusion balloon is configured to expand through and extend radially outward from the frame, thereby defining a plurality of grooves (116), (d) a plurality of holes (118) defined in the frame and configured to permit fluid communication between the plurality of channels and the plurality of grooves, and (e) an infusion hub (120) arranged at the first end or the second end of the frame including a reservoir in fluid communication with the plurality of channels.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus including a first tubular housing including a first exit port and a second tubular housing including a second exit port. The apparatus also includes a third tubular housing coupled to at least one of the first tubular housing and the second tubular housing such that each of the first tubular housing, the second tubular housing, and the third tubular housing are fixed with respect to one another. The apparatus also includes a first catheter including a first plurality of outlets and is configured to be positioned at least partially within the first tubular housing. The apparatus also includes a second catheter including a second plurality of outlets and is configured to be positioned at least partially within the second tubular housing. The apparatus also includes a pressure transducer line positioned in the third tubular housing and a pressure transducer coupled to the pressure transducer line.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for use are provided, where the apparatus includes: (a) a filter, and (b) a frame having a first end and a second end, wherein the frame includes a first support and a second support extending between the first end and the second end, wherein at least the first support and the second support of the frame are coupled to at least a portion of a periphery of the filter, wherein the frame and the filter together define a lumen, wherein the frame has shape memory and is movable between a first position in which the lumen has a first diameter and a second position in which the lumen has a second diameter, and wherein the first diameter is smaller than the second diameter.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a wearable garment comprising (a) a sheath having a first end and a second, wherein the sheath defines a cavity in a wearable position, wherein the sheath has a first opening at the first end, and wherein the sheath comprises a first material, and (b) one or more relief zones coupled to the sheath, wherein the relief zones comprise a second material, wherein a pressure distribution of the second material is greater than a pressure distribution of the first material.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device that includes a tube having a first end and a second end. The device also includes a stopper coupled to a surface of the tube adjacent to the second end of the tube. The stopper is configured to extend radially from the surface of the tube. The device also includes a first rib coupled to the surface of the tube. The device also includes a second rib coupled to the surface of the tube. The first rib and the second rib are positioned opposite one another on the surface of the tube between the first end of the tube and the stopper.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus including a first tubular housing including a first exit port and a second tubular housing including a second exit port. The apparatus also includes a third tubular housing coupled to at least one of the first tubular housing and the second tubular housing such that each of the first tubular housing, the second tubular housing, and the third tubular housing are fixed with respect to one another. The apparatus also includes a first catheter including a first plurality of outlets and is configured to be positioned at least partially within the first tubular housing. The apparatus also includes a second catheter including a second plurality of outlets and is configured to be positioned at least partially within of the second tubular housing. The apparatus also includes a pressure transducer line positioned in the third tubular housing and a pressure transducer coupled to the pressure transducer line.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a wearable garment comprising (a) a sheath having a first end and a second, wherein the sheath defines a cavity in a wearable position, wherein the sheath has a first opening at the first end, and wherein the sheath comprises a first material, and (b) one or more relief zones coupled to the sheath, wherein the relief zones comprise a second material, wherein a pressure distribution of the second material is greater than a pressure distribution of the first material.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device that includes a tube having a first end and a second end. The device also includes a stopper coupled to a surface of the tube adjacent to the second end of the tube. The stopper is configured to extend radially from the surface of the tube. The device also includes a first rib coupled to the surface of the tube. The device also includes a second rib coupled to the surface of the tube. The first rib and the second rib are positioned opposite one another on the surface of the tube between the first end of the tube and the stopper.

Abstract: A visceral double-barreled main body stent graft and methods for its use, the stent graft comprises, a main body stent graft having distal and proximal ends, the main body stent graft's length ranges from about 100-120 mm and diameter at the proximal end ranges from about 30-45 mm, first and second lumens defined at the main body stent graft's distal end, the first lumen's diameter ranges from about 18-20 mm, the second lumen's diameter ranges from about 16-18 mm, the first and second lumens have about the same length from about 50-70 mm, the first lumen is secured to the second lumen along a shared length, and the main body stent graft defines a tubular wall that is contiguous with the first and second lumens such that any fluid entering the main body must exit through one of the first or second lumens.

Abstract: The disclosure provides example methods, systems and apparatus for stabilization of a rib. An example method includes: (a) accessing a medullary canal of a rib having a fracture, (b) advancing a guidewire into the medullary canal across the fracture, (c) advancing a delivery catheter containing a stent over the guidewire into the medullary canal and across the fracture, (d) retracting the delivery catheter relative to the stent, and (e) expanding the stent in the medullary canal.

Abstract: A visceral double-barreled main body stent graft and methods for its use, the stent graft comprises, a main body stent graft having distal and proximal ends, the main body stent graft's length ranges from about 100-120 mm and diameter at the proximal end ranges from about 30-45 mm, first and second lumens defined at the main body stent graft's distal end, the first lumen's diameter ranges from about 18-20 mm, the second lumen's diameter ranges from about 16-18 mm, the first and second lumens have about the same length from about 50-70 mm, the first lumen is secured to the second lumen along a shared length, and the main body stent graft defines a tubular wall that is contiguous with the first and second lumens such that any fluid entering the main body must exit through one of the first or second lumens.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device that includes (a) a chest support, (h) a neck support, (c) a chin support, (d) a pair of upper side struts each having a first end coupled to the chin support and a second end coupled to the neck support, and (e) a pair of lower side struts each having a first end coupled to the chest support and a second end coupled to the neck support.

Abstract: A visceral double-barreled main body stent graft and methods for its use, the stent graft comprises, a main body stent graft having distal and proximal ends, the main body stent graft's length ranges from about 100-120 mm and diameter at the proximal end ranges from about 30-45 mm, first and second lumens defined at the main body stent graft's distal end, the first lumen's diameter ranges from about 18-20 mm, the second lumen's diameter ranges from about 16-18 mm, the first and second lumens have about the same length from about 50-70 mm, the first lumen is secured to the second lumen along a shared length, and the main body stent graft defines a tubular wall that is contiguous with the first and second lumens such that any fluid entering the main body must exit through one of the first or second lumens.

Abstract: A visceral double-barreled main body stent graft and methods for its use, the stent graft comprises, a main body stent graft having distal and proximal ends, the main body stent graft's length ranges from about 100-120 mm and diameter at the proximal end ranges from about 30-45 mm, first and second lumens defined at the main body stent graft's distal end, the first lumen's diameter ranges from about 18-20 mm, the second lumen's diameter ranges from about 16-18 mm, the first and second lumens have about the same length from about 50-70 mm, the first lumen is secured to the second lumen along a shared length, and the main body stent graft defines a tubular wall that is contiguous with the first and second lumens such that any fluid entering the main body must exit through one of the first or second lumens.