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Locating features in the heart using radio frequency imaging

US9265438B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2009
Grant dateFeb 23, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/166
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Diagnostic apparatus (20) includes an antenna 32, which is configured to direct radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic waves into a living body and to generate signals responsively to the waves that are scattered from within the body. Processing circuitry (36) is configured to process the signals so as to locate a feature in a blood vessel in the body.

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