Methods are provided for partial aortic occlusion for cerebral perfusion augmentation in patients suffering from global or focal cerebral ischemia. A catheter is advanced into the descending aorta, the catheter having a proximal region, a distal region, and an expandable member mounted on the distal...http://www.google.ca/patents/US20030195382?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030195382 - Cerebral perfusion augmentation
