Irrigated ablation catheter having a pressure sensor to detect tissue contact
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Sep 22, 2009
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Jul 3, 2008
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Dec 28, 2006
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Dec 28, 2006
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The invention relates to an irrigated ablation catheter that has a pressure sensor to determine tissue contact as well as methods of using the same. The irrigated ablation catheter contains fluid tubing, an electrode with passages and a lumen and a pressure sensor located inside the lumen of the electrode. In some embodiments, a cooling fluid, such as saline, is passed through the catheter.
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