Systems for recording use of structures deployed in association with heart tissue
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1. A system, comprising:
- an electrode structure adapted to be deployed in a body;
a roving element adapted to be deployed in the body;
an operative element carried on one of the electrode structure or roving element;
a device coupled to the operative element to condition the operative element to perform a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure while deployed in the body; and
an image controller configured to generate an image of the electrode structure while the operative element performs the procedure, the image depicting a proximity image of the roving element to the electrode structure.
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Abstract
A system records use of a structure deployed in operative association with heart tissue in a patient. An image controller generates an image of the structure while in use in the patient. An input receives data including information identifying the patient. An output processes the image in association with the data as a patient-specific, data base record for storage, retrieval, or manipulation.
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1. A system, comprising:
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an electrode structure adapted to be deployed in a body;
a roving element adapted to be deployed in the body;
an operative element carried on one of the electrode structure or roving element;
a device coupled to the operative element to condition the operative element to perform a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure while deployed in the body; and
an image controller configured to generate an image of the electrode structure while the operative element performs the procedure, the image depicting a proximity image of the roving element to the electrode structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of recording the use of structures deployed inside a body, comprising:
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introducing in a body an electrode structure having one or more electrodes;
transmitting electrical energy to one or more of the electrodes to create an electrical field between the electrode or electrodes and a reference electrode;
introducing in the body a roving element having one or more electrodes, one of the electrode structure and roving element carrying an operative element conditioned to perform a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure; and
generating an image of the proximity of the roving element to the electrode structure while the operative element performs the procedure. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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