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Process and device for the treatment of atrial arrhythmia

US6503247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2001
Grant dateJan 7, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1052
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A process for the treatment of atrial arrhythmia by use of ablation procedures comprising circumferential ablation of vessels, particularly pulmonary veins associated with the left atrium of the heart. Also disclosed are medical devices used for formation of the circumferential ablation lesions in vessels associated with the heart.

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