Electrode catheter device with indifferent electrode for direct current tissue therapies

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PATENT NO 9877781
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13885776

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An electrode catheter device with indifferent electrode for direct current tissue therapies is disclosed. An example of the catheter device has a flexible tubing with at least one ablation electrode. The catheter device also may also be used with a sheath for introducing the flexible tubing inside a patient's body. An indifferent electrode on the sheath can provide a ground for a direct current (DC) pulse to deliver electrical energy and create an electrical field adjacent a tissue. Various other embodiments are also disclosed.

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

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Byrd, Israel A Richfield, US 28 1356
Deno, D Curtis Andover, US 79 5489
Gilmour, Lynn E Savage, US 1 24
Grasse, Martin M Boston, US 23 2189
Kauphusman, James V Champlin, US 66 4873
Paul, Saurav Shoreview, US 121 8199
Schweitzer, Jeffrey A St. Paul, US 61 2161
Stehr, Richard E Tucson, US 70 4727
Tegg, Troy T Elk River, US 182 5514

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