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Local cardiac motion control using applied electrical signals

  • US 6,442,424 B1
  • Filed: 05/26/1999
  • Issued: 08/27/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/26/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for performing a medical procedure on a beating heart, comprising:

  • applying electrical signals to the heart so as to reduce motion of a segment thereof;

    performing the procedure while the heart continues to pump blood; and

    mechanically stabilizing the segment in conjunction with applying the electrical signals.

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