Catheter system having rollable electrode means

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1997-12-23

1999-04-13

Getzow, Scott M.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

606 41, A61N 106

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058938842

ABSTRACT:
An improved catheter system, having at least one rollable electrode at its tip section, can be used in ablating the arrhythmogenic point of a patient. A catheter suitable for radiofrequency ablation of cardiac tissues comprises a catheter shaft having a distal section, a distal end, a proximal end, and at least one lumen extending therebetween, wherein at least a rollable electrode is disposed at the tip section of the said catheter. In one embodiment, the ablation catheter has a temperature sensor and a close-loop temperature control mechanism. In another embodiment, the ablation catheter has fluid infusion and irrigation means at its distal tip section for creating a deep and large lesion by applying radiofrequency energy and cooled fluid to the said electrode.

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patent: 5242441 (1993-09-01), Avitall
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