A system and method providing a catheter assembly for engaging a stenosis.
The assembly includes a catheter defining a first lumen and a second
lumen spaced apart and disposed about a longitudinal axis. The catheter
includes an opening in communication with the first lumen to define a
flow path having an angle incident to the longitudinal axis. A first
marker; and a second marker disposed on the catheter are spaced
equidistantly from the opening. The assembly includes a balloon having a
first end and a second end each sealed about the catheter and
equidistantly from the opening to define a holding volume therebetween.
The opening is disposed within the holding volume thereby placing the
first lumen in sealed fluid communication with the holding volume. In a
preferred embodiment, the catheter assembly includes a stent disposed
about the balloon, and the balloon is configured to engage the stent with
a stenosis.