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Method and apparatus for altering conduction properties along pathways in the heart and in vessels in conductive communication with the heart.

  • US 20040187875A1
  • Filed: 05/10/2004
  • Published: 09/30/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/01/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of treating a condition of a heart, comprising acts of:

  • altering the conductivity of at least one first pathway in at least one direction between the left atrium and the right atrium of the heart;

    maintaining at least one second pathway between the left atrium and right atrium such that the heart generates a normal sinus rhythm; and

    maintaining at least one second pathway includes maintaining an electrical pathway between the left atrium and right atrium via Bachmann'"'"'s bundle.

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