Locating features in the heart using radio frequency imaging
US9265438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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