Ultrasound-guided ablation catheter and methods of use

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PATENT NO 6206831
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09227281

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The present invention provides ultrasound-guided ablation catheters and methods for their use. In one embodiment, a tissue ablation apparatus (2) includes a flexible elongate body (12) having proximal (14) and distal (12) ends. A plurality of spaced-apart electrodes (24) are operably attached to the flexible body near the distal end. A plurality of transducer elements (28) are disposed between at least some of the electrodes. Transducers assist the physician in determining whether or not the ablation elements are in contact with the tissue to be ablated.

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  • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED;BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Panescu, Dorin Sunnyvale, CA 259 40559
Suorsa, Veijo T Sunnyvale, CA 34 1843
Swanson, David K Mountain View, CA 363 66914
TenHoff, Harm Mountain View, CA 28 5096
Whayne, James G Saratoga, CA 257 45050

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