#$%^&*AU2014204503A120150129.pdf#####ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An intra-ventricular pressure sensor device is provided that includes a catheter having a first lumen for receiving fluid flow therethrough, and a second, separate, fluid-filled, fluidimpermeablelumen extending between a pressure-sensitive component that is adapted to be exposed to an external pressure source, and a pressure sensor that is effective to measure pressure of the external pressure source in response to displacement of the pressure-sensitive component. The intra-ventricular pressure sensor device is particularly advantageous in that it allows a direct measurement of a patients ventricular pressure to be obtained.
