Catheter having needle electrode for radiofrequency ablation
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Jan 25, 1994
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Jun 5, 1992
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A catheter for use in radiofrequency ablation of the myocardium of the heart of a patient having a flexible elongate member with at least one lumen extending therethrough and having proximal and distal extremities. A needle-like electrode formed of a conducting material is mounted on the distal extremity of the flexible elongate member. A conductor extends through the lumen and is connected to the electrode. Radiofrequency energy is supplied to to said conductor and to the electrode to cause ablation of the myocardium.
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