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Electrocardiogram noise reduction

US9504522B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2013
Grant dateNov 29, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/182
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and systems of catheterization include a flexible catheter adapted for insertion into a heart of a living subject. The catheter has a lumen for passing an electrically conductive fluid therethrough with the fluid exiting the catheter at the distal portion. The lumen is connectable to an irrigation pump to form a fluid communication therewith. A fluid reservoir connected to the lumen supplies the fluid to the catheter. Electrocardiogram circuitry is connectable to the subject for monitoring electrical activity in the heart. An electrically conductive cable diverts induced charges in the fluid from the catheter electrodes, for example by connection to an isolated ground of the electrocardiogram.

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