System and method for the treatment of heart tissue
US7455670B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1475
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device is disclosed for locating and treating an infarct scar in a heart. The device includes a catheter, a collapsible heater and energizing means connected to the collapsible heater for energizing the collapsible heater to raise the temperature of the infarct scar to a temperature sufficient to reduce the surface area of the infarct scar.
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