Catheter and method for radiofrequency ablation of cardiac tissu

Details Catheter and method for radiofrequency ablation of cardiac tissu Catheter and method for radiofrequency ablation of cardiac tissu

1997-05-16

1998-12-15

Peffley, Michael

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Thermal applicators

606 41, 606 45, 607101, A61B 1736

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ABSTRACT:
An electrophysiology catheter suitable for radiofrequency ablation of cardiac tissue comprises an elongate catheter shaft wherein a distal tip section having multiple long electrodes and multiple temperature sensors in the proximity of the tissue contact sites and further comprising a close-loop temperature control mechanism for each electrode with at least a temperature sensor on an adjacent tiny ring.

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