Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for monitoring AF episodes, delivering ATP pulses, and/or achieving electrical isolation of the left atrial appendage (LAA) of a patient's heart and/or preventing thrombus formation after electrical isolation. For example, devices are provided that may implanted from within the left atrium, e.g., to isolate the LAA, prevent thrombus formation within the LAA, facilitate endothelialization, and/or deliver pacing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 9, 2021
Date of Patent:
May 31, 2022
Assignee:
ABLATION INNOVATIONS, LLC
Inventors:
Daniel Walter Kaiser, Robert A. Pickett, Katie Miyashiro, Clayton A. Kaiser