System and method for oxygenation of the pericardium

Details System and method for oxygenation of the pericardium System and method for oxygenation of the pericardium

1990-12-14

1993-05-25

Hirsch, Paul J.

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Material introduced into and removed from body through...

604 49, A61M 5178

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052135705

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a system and method for oxygenation of ischemic tissue. In particular, the present invention relates to a system and method for supplying oxygen to the myocardium of the heart through means other than the coronary arteries. The system of the present invention comprises a catheter which may be used to infuse preoxygenated carrier solutions, such as perfluorocarbon emulsions, directly into the pericardial space; i.e. the space between the pericardium and the epicardial surface.

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