Systems and methods for electrode contact assessment

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PATENT NO 8021361
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11553965

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Systems and methods are disclosed for assessing electrode-tissue contact for tissue ablation. An exemplary electrode contact sensing system comprises an electrode housed within a distal portion of a catheter shaft. At least one electro-mechanical sensor is operatively associated with the electrode within the catheter shaft. The at least one electro-mechanical sensor is responsive to movement of the electrode by generating electrical signals corresponding to the amount of movement. The system may also include an output device electrically connected to the at least one electro-mechanical sensor. The output device receives the electrical signals for assessing a level of contact between the electrode and a tissue.

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ST JUDE MEDICAL ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DIVISION INCONE ST JUDE MEDICAL DRIVE ST PAUL MN 55117

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cao, Hong Savage, US 151 5628
Heimbecher, Reed R Medina, US 21 863
Kuehn, Fos Richfield, US 3 311
Paul, Saurav Minnetonka, US 121 8199
Puryear, Harry A Shoreview, US 36 1832
Tegg, Troy Elk River, US 25 812
Thao, Chou Brooklyn Park, US 33 2892

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