A fiber optic sensor for D dimer (a fibrinolytic product) can be used in vivo (e.g., in catheter-based procedures) for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke-related conditions in humans. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. It has been estimated that strokes and stroke-related...http://www.google.de/patents/US5938595?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5938595 - Fiber optic D dimer biosensor
