Local cardiac motion control using applied electrical signals and mechanical force
US6973347B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0587
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus (18) for performing a medical procedure on a beating heart (20) includes a mechanical stabilization element (25), a surface (27) of which is adapted to be applied to a segment (24) of the heart to reduce motion of the segment. One or more electrodes (100) are fixed to the surface of the stabilization element, so as to contact the segment when the stabilization element is applied to the segment. Preferably, at least one of the one or more electrodes is adapted to apply electrical signals to the segment so as to further reduce motion thereof, while the heart continues to pump blood.
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