Ablation stent for treating atrial fibrillation

Details Ablation stent for treating atrial fibrillation Ablation stent for treating atrial fibrillation

2007-04-24

2007-04-24

Layno, Carl (Department: 3762)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

C623S001150, C623S001110, C607S126000, C607S128000, C606S041000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10123897

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for treating atrial fibrillation with ablation therapy in which a stent is deployed within a pulmonary vein and tissue surrounding the stent is ablated with radiofrequency energy to stop discharges from ectopic foci in the vein from reaching the left atrium. The deployed stent can then be left in place to prevent stenosis of the vein as well as allowing repeat ablation procedures as needed.

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