Left atrial appendage treatment systems and methods
US8715302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention encompass systems and methods to prevent complications from atrial fibrillation by preventing or reducing the likelihood of blood flow out of the left atrial appendage, to eliminate a possible source of aberrant electrical circuits, or both. Accordingly, techniques are provided for delivering ligature loops or closure means to the left atrial appendage, and to other anatomical structures of a patient which may be desirable in other surgical procedures.
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