Intrapericardial assist device and associated method

Details Intrapericardial assist device and associated method Intrapericardial assist device and associated method

1994-08-05

1996-07-09

Kamm, William E.

Surgery

Cardiac augmentation

Aortic balloon pumping

601153, 604 99, A61B 1712

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055339581

ABSTRACT:
An intrapericardial assist device and method comprises an electrode carrier in the form of an inflatable cuff-shaped balloon adapted for juxtaposition to a patient's heart in an intrapericardial space. An electrical contact or electrode is disposed on the contact surface of the carrier for conducting electrical energy to the heart upon an insertion of the electrode carrier into the intrapericardial space and upon inflation of the balloon so that the electrode engages cardiac tissues.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3587567 (1971-06-01), Schiff
patent: 5169381 (1992-12-01), Snyders

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