Non-invasive cardiac device
First Claim
1. A non-invasive cardiac device which may be inserted through the esophagus and into the gastroesophageal junction region and a selected portion urged adjacent the cardiac region for internal stimulation, pacing, and monitoring, comprising:
- an elongated conduit having a series of electrodes disposed thereon along its length so as to be adjacent the cardiac region when the device is in position in the esophagus;
first locating means for positioning said electrodes adjacent the cardiac region and a distal end of said device adjacent said gastroesophageal region, said first locating means being joined to said conduit at the conduit distal end; and
second locating means for positioning said device in said esophagus joined to the conduit and extending outwardly therefrom with at least some of said electrodes in abutting contact with the cardiac region.
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Abstract
A non-invasive cardiac device is disclosed which can be inserted through the esophagus and into the gastroesophageal junction region. Once in place, a selected portion of the device is urged adjacent the cardiac region. The device comprises an elongated conduit having a series of electrodes for sensing or recording electrical signals. A first means for positioning the device adjacent the gastroesophageal region is located adjacent a first end of the device. The device further includes a second means for positioning the device in the esophagus such that at least some of the electrodes are urged adjacent the cardiac region.
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5 Claims
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1. A non-invasive cardiac device which may be inserted through the esophagus and into the gastroesophageal junction region and a selected portion urged adjacent the cardiac region for internal stimulation, pacing, and monitoring, comprising:
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an elongated conduit having a series of electrodes disposed thereon along its length so as to be adjacent the cardiac region when the device is in position in the esophagus; first locating means for positioning said electrodes adjacent the cardiac region and a distal end of said device adjacent said gastroesophageal region, said first locating means being joined to said conduit at the conduit distal end; and second locating means for positioning said device in said esophagus joined to the conduit and extending outwardly therefrom with at least some of said electrodes in abutting contact with the cardiac region. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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