Systems and methods for assessing stability of an ablation elect

Details Systems and methods for assessing stability of an ablation elect Systems and methods for assessing stability of an ablation elect

1998-05-22

2000-10-10

Lateef, Marvin M.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

A61B 505

Patent

active

061296694

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods sense stability of an ablation instrument inside a body region. The systems and methods position a tracking element in a fixed location spaced from the ablation instrument. The systems and methods generate an output, which varies according to movement of the ablation instrument relative to the tracking element over time.

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