Guiding introducer system for use in medical procedures in the left ventricle
AssigneeSt. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.
InventorJames A. Hassett
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Abstract
A guiding introducer system for use in the treatment of arrhythmia associated with the left ventricle from the ventricular side comprising an inner guiding introducer and an outer guiding introducer wherein the inner guiding introducer is comprised of a first and second section and the outer guiding introducer is comprised of a first and second sections. The guiding introducer system is for use in sensing, pacing, and ablating procedures in the left ventricle.
Claims9
A guiding introducer system for treatment of arrhythmia associated with the left ventricle from the ventricular side comprising:
- a precurved inner guiding introducer and a precurved outer guiding introducer used in combination;
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- a dilator containing distal and proximal ends used in conjunction with the inner and outer guiding introducers, wherein said dilator curves at its distal end.
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