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Date of Patent:
Jul. 05, 2005

Filed:

Mar. 18, 2002
Applicants:

Lawrence A. Minkoff, Lattingtown, NY (US);

Valentin Fuster, New York, NY (US);

Meir Shinnar, Teaneck, NJ (US);

Zahi A. Fayad, New York, NY (US);

Juan J. Badimon, Larchmont, NY (US);

Inventors:

Lawrence A. Minkoff, Lattingtown, NY (US);

Valentin Fuster, New York, NY (US);

Meir Shinnar, Teaneck, NJ (US);

Zahi A. Fayad, New York, NY (US);

Juan J. Badimon, Larchmont, NY (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B005/055 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

The magnetic resonance catheter antenna includes a first tube having a proximal end and a distal end. A litz wire has a first end and a second end and is looped within the first tube such that the first end and the second end are disposed at the proximal end. A guide wire is disposed within the first tube. A multifilament or solid wire may be used instead of a litz wire. At least the looped portion of the wire is insulated.


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