Heat exchange and temperature sensing device and method of use
US12396820B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/362
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed for regulating a temperature of an esophagus when heat or cold is delivered to a left atrium, the method including altering a heat exchange device from an insertable configuration to a heat exchanging configuration which conforms and corresponds with a cross-section of an inside of the esophagus such that the esophagus is maintained in its natural shape and location. In some embodiments the heat exchange device has a heating/cooling balloon which is inflated to be in the heat exchanging configuration. Some alternative embodiments includes altering the configuration of the balloon to conform to or correspond with the cross section of an esophagus by means other than inflation.
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