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Methods and apparatus for myocardial revascularization

US6171303A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1998
Grant dateJan 9, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N5/1064
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An elongate probe for providing irradiation treatment of the heart, the probe having a distal end for engaging heart tissue of a subject, including a waveguide, which conveys radiation to the heart tissue; and a sensor, adjacent the distal end of the probe, which generates signals for use in controlling the treatment.

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