Catheter-focused magnetic field induced renal nerve ablation

• Main Authors: RICHARDSON LEONARD B, SMITH SCOTT, JENSON MARK L, HASTINGS ROGER
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 23.06.2015
• Subjects: DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; SURGERY

A flexible catheter includes a magnetically permeable element provided at its distal end. The magnetically permeable element is configured for placement within the renal artery. External coils, positionable on anterior and posterior portions of a patient in proximity to the renal artery, are coupled...