Methods and apparatus for non-invasively treating atrial fibrillation using high intensity focused ultrasound
US7311701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for non-invasively treating patent foramen ovale using an ultrasound imaging system and a high intensity focused ultrasound system to selectively target high intensity ultrasound energy on either or both of a patient's septum primum or septum secundum.
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