Local cardiac motion control using applied electrical signals
US6442424B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/05
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for performing a medical procedure on a beating heart. Electrical signals are applied to the heart so as to reduce motion of a segment thereof, and the procedure is performed while the heart continues to pump blood. Preferably, the motion increases spontaneously after the signals are removed.
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