Identification and visualization of gaps between cardiac ablation sites
US9757182B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/2051
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method includes receiving locations of multiple ablation sites formed on a surface of a heart. Distances are measured among at least some of the ablation sites based on the locations. One or more gaps between the ablation sites, which meet an alerting criterion, are identified. The identified gaps are indicated to an operator.
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