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Method for transvenous implantation of objects into the pericardial space of patients

  • US 4,884,567 A
  • Filed: 12/03/1987
  • Issued: 12/05/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In a patient, a method for the transvenous implantation of a device through a vein having a lumen into a pericardial space surrounding a cardium having an atrium and an atrial lateral wall comprising:

  • entering the vein;

    translating through the vein lumen to the atrium;

    anchoring onto the atrial lateral wall;

    puncturing the atrial lateral wall and forming a hole therein;

    exiting the atrium through the hole to the pericardial space; and

    inserting the device into the pericardial space.

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