Abstract:
The disclosure pertains to valvuloplasty devices which include a first outer shaft, a second inner shaft, a plurality of elongate members disposed therebetween and adapted to be expanded radially by relative motion between the first outer shaft and second inner shaft and a circumferential member disposed about the central portions of the plurality of elongate members, wherein the circumferential member is urged by radial expansion of the plurality of elongate members to contact the valve to be treated thereby effecting a valvuloplasty and methods of use therefor.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a device for delivering energy to tissue within a patient may include an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end, an expandable energy delivery assembly extending from the distal end of the elongate member, wherein the expandable energy delivery assembly includes a plurality of legs, wherein at least one of the legs includes an electrode and defines a passageway adjacent to the electrode, and wherein the passageway is configured to receive a fluid.