System and method for the treatment of heart tissue

Details System and method for the treatment of heart tissue System and method for the treatment of heart tissue

2005-01-14

2008-11-25

Johnson, III, Henry M (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S041000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07455670

ABSTRACT:
A device is disclosed for locating and treating an infarct scar in a heart. The device includes a catheter, a collapsible heater and energizing means connected to the collapsible heater for energizing the collapsible heater to raise the temperature of the infarct scar to a temperature sufficient to reduce the surface area of the infarct scar.

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