System and method for the treatment of heart tissue

Details System and method for the treatment of heart tissue System and method for the treatment of heart tissue

A - Human Necessities

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A61F 7/00 (2006.01) A61F 7/12 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2594853

A device is disclosed for locating and treating an infarct scar in a heart. The device includes a catheter, a collapsible heater and energizing means connected to the collapsible heater for energizing the collapsible heater to raise the temperature of the infarct scar to a temperature sufficient to reduce the surface area of the infarct scar.

L'invention concerne un dispositif destiné à localiser et à traiter une cicatrice d'infarctus sur le coeur. Le dispositif comprend un cathéter, un réchauffeur pliable et des moyens d'alimentation connectés au réchauffeur pliable pour alimenter ce dernier afin de porter la température de la cicatrice d'infarctus jusqu'à une température suffisante pour réduire la zone de surface de la cicatrice d'infarctus.

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