Cardiovascular catheter system with an inflatable soft tip

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1996-10-21

1999-04-06

Peterson, Kenneth E.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Structure of body-contacting electrode or electrode inserted...

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ABSTRACT:
A cardiovascular catheter system or catheter probe system suitable for electrophysiology mapping and radiofrequency ablation of cardiac tissue comprises a catheter shaft having a proximal end, a distal handle, and a lumen extending therebetween, whereby a distal portion of the shaft is deflectable; and the soft distal section is inflatable to conform intimately to the irregular intracardiac tissue surface.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5345936 (1994-09-01), Pomeranz et al.
patent: 5555883 (1996-09-01), Avitall

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