Apparatus for locating and ablating cardiac conduction pathways

Details Apparatus for locating and ablating cardiac conduction pathways Apparatus for locating and ablating cardiac conduction pathways

1985-10-23

1988-11-22

Cohen, Lee S.

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1293031, A61B 504, A61N 500

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047858150

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for locating and ablating cardiac conduction pathways is provided herein. This includes a catheter tube which carries, at its distal end, at least one electrode for sensing membrane potentials within a heart. The catheter also carries a device for ablating at least a portion of the thus located pathway.

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