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Florida Tech scientist wins patent for device to deliver X-ray irradiation

Florida Tech and Dr. Kunal Mitra, Florida Tech associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, have just been assigned a U.S. patent for an x-ray delivery device which can be used for arterial irradiation following balloon angioplasty. The methodology can prevent the frequent re-formation of plaque after angioplasty and stent implantation.