Balloon catheter
AssigneePeter Osypka Stiftung
InventorPeter Osypka
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Abstract
The invention relates to a multi-pole esophageal electrode catheter that can be used for monitoring, pacing, and cardioversion of atrial fibrillation of the heart, the catheter having a flexible shaft (15) having a proximal end and a distal end and a multipolar electrode (3), characterized in that the distal end of the catheter is formed as a side arranged inflatable balloon (4) so that the multi-pole electrode (3) is aligned in the direction of the heart wall is constantly by means of the balloon.
Claims13
Multi-pole oesophageal electrode catheter device which can be used for monitoring, stimulation and cardioversion of the heart, when treating atrial fibrillation of the heart, whereby the catheter comprises:
- a flexible shaft with a proximal end and a distal end and a multi-pole electrode whereby the distal end of the catheter is formed as an inflatable balloon arranged on one side so that the multi-pole electrode is aligned appropriately in the direction of the heart with the aid of the balloon.
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