Method for displaying catheter electrode-tissue contact in electro-anatomic mapping and navigation system
US8369922B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrode coupling output system associated with an electrode catheter that provides indication to the physician via the navigation system, concerning the electrical coupling of an electrode, such as an ablative or mapping electrode, with a patient. The indication may be provided by changing the color or other display characteristics of the electrode on the navigation system display or by way of providing a waveform indicating the electrode coupling. In this manner, electrode coupling information is provided to a physician in a manner that minimizes physician distraction.
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