Methods, systems, and apparatuses for protecting esophageal tissue during ablation
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1. An ablation system, comprising:
- an esophageal catheter having a heat sink; and
an ablation catheter having at least one ablation element to deliver ablation energy, where heat generated by the ablation energy is absorbed by the heat sink.
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Abstract
The present disclosure is directed towards methods, systems, and apparatus for protecting esophageal tissue during ablation. An ablation system can include an esophageal catheter having a heat sink and an ablation catheter having at least one ablation element to deliver ablation energy, where heat generated by the ablation energy is absorbed by the heat sink.
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27 Claims
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1. An ablation system, comprising:
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an esophageal catheter having a heat sink; and an ablation catheter having at least one ablation element to deliver ablation energy, where heat generated by the ablation energy is absorbed by the heat sink. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13)
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10. The ablation system of claim 10, where the heat sink and the at least one positioning member are formed from a biodegradable substance.
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14. A method of protecting esophageal tissue, comprising:
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applying ablation energy to a cardiac tissue site; and removing heat from esophageal tissue to maintain a predetermined temperature of the esophageal tissue during the application of ablation energy - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A transesophageal echocardiogram probe, comprising:
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an elongate member; an ultrasonic transducer coupled to the elongate member, the ultrasonic transducer having a conductor to allow ultrasound signals to be sent and received from the probe; a heat sink that surrounds at least a part of the elongate member to remove thermal energy. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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