Scanning catheter with position encoder
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1. A method for generating a diagnostic map indicative of diagnostic data collected by a catheter from a target region, the method comprising:
- manually moving the catheter to scan the target region, thereby collecting diagnostic data;
while moving the catheter, acquiring position data indicative of movement of the catheter; and
associating the diagnostic data with the position data to form a diagnostic map.
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Abstract
A system includes a catheter having an associated active portion, and an actuator for manually moving the active portion. A position encoder coupled to the active portion provides position data indicative of a position of the active portion.
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14 Claims
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1. A method for generating a diagnostic map indicative of diagnostic data collected by a catheter from a target region, the method comprising:
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manually moving the catheter to scan the target region, thereby collecting diagnostic data;
while moving the catheter, acquiring position data indicative of movement of the catheter; and
associating the diagnostic data with the position data to form a diagnostic map. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A system for displaying diagnostic data, the system having a display on which is displayed an image comprising:
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an anatomic map; and
a diagnostic map showing a spatial distribution of the diagnostic data, the diagnostic map being disposed on the anatomic map at a location indicative of the spatial distribution of the diagnostic data. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer-readable medium having encoded thereon software for causing a computer to display a spatial distribution of diagnostic data, the software comprising instructions for causing a computer to:
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display an anatomic map; and
tooverlay, at a location indicative of a spatial distribution of the diagnostic data on the anatomic map, a diagnostic map. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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