Catheter and method for radiofrequency ablation of cardiac tissue
US5849028A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00821
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrophysiology catheter suitable for radiofrequency ablation of cardiac tissue comprises an elongate catheter shaft wherein a distal tip section having multiple long electrodes and multiple temperature sensors in the proximity of the tissue contact sites and further comprising a close-loop temperature control mechanism for each electrode with at least a temperature sensor on an adjacent tiny ring.
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