Invention Application
- Patent Title: METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING BRONCHIAL DENERVATION
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Application No.: PCT/CA2022/050231Application Date: 2022-02-17
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Publication No.: WO2022226626A2Publication Date: 2022-11-03
- Inventor: COULOMBE, Nicolas , YANG, Zhongping , LALONDE, Jean-pierre
- Applicant: MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP
- Applicant Address: 199 Bay Street - Suite 5300
- Assignee: MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP
- Current Assignee: MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP
- Current Assignee Address: 199 Bay Street - Suite 5300
- Agency: MOFFAT & CO.
- Priority: US17/674,108 2022-02-17
- Main IPC: A61B18/00
- IPC: A61B18/00 ; A61B18/02 ; A61B18/12 ; A61B18/1492 ; A61B2018/0022 ; A61B2018/0025 ; A61B2018/00255 ; A61B2018/00541 ; A61B2018/00577 ; A61B2018/00875 ; A61B2018/0212 ; A61B2018/1467
Abstract:
A method of performing bronchial denervation of a bronchus having bronchial nerves along a portion thereof is provided. The method includes providing a cryoablation device having multiple electrodes capable of delivering electrical energy and measuring impedance. At least one bronchial nerve is stimulated with electrical energy. The electrical signals from the at least one bronchial nerve are recorded to provide a first value representative of nerve function. Cryogenic treatment energy is applied to form ice in the bronchus having a thickness to encapsulate the at least one bronchial nerve to cause a reduction in nerve function. The at least one bronchial nerve is restimulated with electrical energy. The electrical signals are recorded from the restimulated at least one bronchial nerve to provide a second value that represents diminished nerve function. The first value and the second value are compared to provide an assessment of the reduction in nerve function.
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