Title:
【発明の名称】PMR装置および方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2002505139
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A catheter having an elongate shaft including a proximal and a distal end. The shaft includes a conductor. An electrode is disposed at the distal end of the shaft and is connected to the conductor. The electrode has a generally annular, cross-sectional shape. The annular shape defines an opening within the electrode. An insulator surrounds the conductor. In accordance with the method of the present invention, a crater wound can be formed through the endocardium and into the myocardium of a patient's heart. Collateral damage to the myocardium can be made by infusing pressurized fluid into the crater wound.
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Inventors:
Ellis, Lewis
Hendrickson, Gary Elle.
De Bois, Lori
Hendrickson, Gary Elle.
De Bois, Lori
Application Number:
JP2000534132A
Publication Date:
February 19, 2002
Filing Date:
March 05, 1999
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Limited
International Classes:
A61B17/11; A61B17/32; A61B17/34; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B17/00; A61B19/00; A61F2/02; A61M25/00; (IPC1-7): A61B18/12; A61B17/11; A61B17/32
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hironobu Onda (1 person outside)