Circumferential pulmonary vein ablation using a laser and...

Details Circumferential pulmonary vein ablation using a laser and... Circumferential pulmonary vein ablation using a laser and...

2006-11-21

2006-11-21

Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

C606S191000, C607S122000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07137395

ABSTRACT:
A balloon catheter device that provides radial delivery of visible or near-infrared radiation. The radial delivery of visible or near-infrared radiation to the pulmonary vein is particularly effective in creating transmural, continuous, and circumferential lesions in the pulmonary vein. Creation of these lesions electrically isolates the pulmonary veins from the left atrium of the heart and, thus is a particularly suitable method for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.

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