Researchers Submit Patent Application, "Ablation System Having Pulmonary Vein Pressure Sensing And Display", for Approval (USPTO 20240245442).

A patent application has been submitted for a new ablation system that uses pulmonary vein pressure sensing and display to treat cardiac arrhythmias. The system includes a cryogenic balloon catheter that is placed against the ostium of the pulmonary vein to block blood flow and deliver cryogenic fluid to create tissue necrosis. The patent application describes various components of the system, including a pressure sensor, a pump, a graphical display, and a control system. The goal of the system is to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of the ablation procedure by monitoring pulmonary vein pressure and displaying pressure waveforms and other operating parameters. The patent application was filed in January 2024. [Extracted from the article]