Title:
不整脈およびその他の慢性疾患を治療するための方法およびデバイス
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2013528434
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
Devices and methods are described for treating maladies such as atrial fibrillation. The devices and methods, in some implementations, include two rings separated by a helical winding. The rings and at least one helical winding provide mechanical pressure against an adjacent tissue, e.g., the tissue of a vessel, and the pressure works to inhibit the propagation of electrical signals along the vessel.
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Inventors:
Knis, Christopher, Gerald
Application Number:
JP2013510303A
Publication Date:
July 11, 2013
Filing Date:
May 12, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Medical Devices Innovations, Inc.
International Classes:
A61B18/12; A61F2/06
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
▲吉▼川 俊雄
Kana Ichikawa
Kana Ichikawa