SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING AND TREATING TISSUE
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1. A medical device, comprising:
- an elongate member having a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to an energy source; and
a distal member disposed at a distal end of the elongate member, the distal member having a plurality of contact elements configured to deliver stimulating energy to innervated tissue, detect a response from the innervated tissue to the stimulating energy, and deliver therapeutic energy to the innervated tissue based on the response from the innervated tissue.
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Abstract
A medical device including an elongate member having a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to an energy source, and a distal member disposed at a distal end of the elongate member. The distal member may include a plurality of contact elements configured to deliver stimulating energy to innervated tissue, detect a response from the innervated tissue to the stimulating energy, and deliver therapeutic energy to the innervated tissue based on the response from the innervated tissue.
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1. A medical device, comprising:
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an elongate member having a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to an energy source; and a distal member disposed at a distal end of the elongate member, the distal member having a plurality of contact elements configured to deliver stimulating energy to innervated tissue, detect a response from the innervated tissue to the stimulating energy, and deliver therapeutic energy to the innervated tissue based on the response from the innervated tissue. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for delivering energy to tissue comprising:
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a user interface configured to display nerve stimulation response information and treatment information, and transmit user control instructions; a control unit having a processer configured to receive the user control instructions and control energy output; an energy source coupled to the control unit; and a medical device comprising; an elongate member having a proximal end electrically coupled to the energy source; and a distal member at a distal end of the elongate member, the distal member having a plurality of contact elements configured to deliver stimulating energy to tissue, detect a response from the tissue to the stimulating energy, and deliver therapeutic energy to treat the tissue based on the response from the tissue. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of treating innervated lung tissue comprising:
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positioning a medical device at a target location, the medical device having an expandable element and an array of contact elements; delivering stimulating energy from the contact elements to innervated tissue proximate the target location; detecting responses from the innervated tissue to the stimulating energy; determining one or more portions of the innervated tissue for therapy based on the responses detected from the innervated tissue to the stimulating energy; and delivering therapeutic energy to the one or more portions of innervated tissue identified for therapy. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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