Devices, systems, and methods for monitoring and/or controlling deployment of a neuromodulation element within a body lumen and related technology
US11857249B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0551
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to devices, systems and methods providing evaluation and feedback to an operator of a device providing neuromodulation treatment, such as modulation of renal nerves of a human patient. In one embodiment, for example, a system monitors parameters or values generated before treatment. Feedback provided to an operator is based on the monitored values and relates to an assessment of various electrical properties associated with an electrode carried by a catheter. The electrode measures an electrical property of biological material making contact with the electrode while deploying the electrode, the electrical property being dependent on a ratio of a wall-interface area to a fluid-interface area.
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