System and method of determining cardiac pressure

Details System and method of determining cardiac pressure System and method of determining cardiac pressure

2005-07-19

2010-12-14

Mallari, Patricia C (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Cardiovascular

C607S126000, C607S128000, C600S375000, C600S387000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07850615

ABSTRACT:
A pressure sensor is deployed in the right atrium and is in contact with the tissue of the fossa ovalis. The fossa ovalis acts as a membrane and the pressure sensor determines the relative and/or absolute pressure within the left atrium while remaining within the right atrium. A variety of embodiment are provided to deploy and anchor the sensor into the proper position.

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