A laser catheter is disclosed wherein optical fibers carrying laser light are mounted in a catheter for insertion into an artery to provide controlled delivery of a laser beam for percutaneous intravascular laser treatment of atherosclerotic disease. A transparent protective shield is provided at the...http://www.google.es/patents/US4913142?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatente US4913142 - Catheter for laser angiosurgery