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Method and apparatus for inflating and deflating balloon catheters

  • US 20050215989A1
  • Filed: 03/23/2004
  • Published: 09/29/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/23/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of inflating and deflating a catheter having an expandable membrane, the method comprising the steps of:

  • controllably inflating the expandable membrane to a target pressure or volume;

    ablating a desired tissue region while maintaining the target pressure or volume of the expandable membrane; and

    controllably deflating the expandable membrane.

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