Method and device for the intermitten occlusion of the coronary sinus

Abstract

In a method for the intermittent occlusion of the coronary sinus, in which the coronary sinus is occluded by an occlusion device, the fluid pressure in the occluded coronary sinus is continuously measured and the occlusion of the coronary sinus is released as a function of at least one parameter derived from the measured pressure values, a perfusate is introduced into the occluded coronary sinus or at least a vein running into the coronary sinus, wherein the control of the introduced amount of perfusate is performed under consideration of at least one parameter derived from the measured pressure values. The device for the intermittent occlusion of the coronary sinus includes an occlusion means for the occlusion of the coronary sinus, a control means for the triggering or release of said occlusion and a pressure measuring means for the determination of the fluid pressure prevailing in the coronary sinus during the occlusion. A duct capable of being introduced into the coronary sinus, or a vein running into the coronary sinus, and charged with a perfusate as well as a perfusate pump connected with an automatic control are provided, wherein the pressure measuring means comprises a memory for the measured pressure values and is connected with a computation unit for the calculation of at least one parameter derived from the measured pressure values. The control of the introduced amount of perfusate is performed under consideration of the parameter derived from the measured pressure values.

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