Methods and apparatus employing ionizing radiation for treatment of cardiac arrhythmia
US8012078B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method and apparatus are disclosed employing ionizing radiation for forming lines of ablation or lesions in cardiac tissue to treat atrial fibrillation or other electrophysiological problems with the heart. The apparatus may include a catheter in which the radiation source is advanced hydraulically after the catheter is in place within the heart. Various fixation devices are also disclosed for fixing the location of the catheter within the heart.
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