METHODS TO PREVENT STRESS REMODELING OF ATRIAL TISSUE

    公开(公告)号:US20230030148A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-02

    申请号:US17659704

    申请日:2022-04-19

    Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed herein for therapeutically treating atrial tissue to lessen the effects of mechanical stress on atrial tissue, where reducing mechanical stress in the portion of atrial tissue reduces formation of at least one arrhythmia substrate. In one example, the devices and methods are suitable for minimally invasive surgery. More particularly, methods and devices described herein permit creating an ablation pattern on an organ while reducing excessive trauma to a patient.

    VACUUM COAGULATION PROBES
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170215942A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-03

    申请号:US15260154

    申请日:2016-09-08

    Applicant: Atricure, Inc.

    Abstract: A surgical device integrating a suction mechanism with a coagulation mechanism is provided for improving lesion creation capabilities. The device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about means for coagulating soft tissue. Openings through the covering expose regions of the coagulation-causing elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source. A fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface may be provided in order to push the maximum temperature deeper into tissue.

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