Ablation stent for treating atrial fibrillation
US7209783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00375
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for treating atrial fibrillation with ablation therapy in which a stent is deployed within a pulmonary vein and tissue surrounding the stent is ablated with radiofrequency energy to stop discharges from ectopic foci in the vein from reaching the left atrium. The deployed stent can then be left in place to prevent stenosis of the vein as well as allowing repeat ablation procedures as needed.
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