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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 25, 2008
Guy Vanney, Blaine, MN (US);
Scott Salys, Plano, TX (US);
Thao Ngo, Shakopee, MN (US);
Elizabeth Nee, Chicago, IL (US);
Annapurna Karicherla, Valencia, CA (US);
Ravisankar Gurusamy, Eagan, MN (US);
Gene A. Bornzin, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Guy Vanney, Blaine, MN (US);
Scott Salys, Plano, TX (US);
Thao Ngo, Shakopee, MN (US);
Elizabeth Nee, Chicago, IL (US);
Annapurna Karicherla, Valencia, CA (US);
Ravisankar Gurusamy, Eagan, MN (US);
Gene A. Bornzin, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Pacesetter, Inc., Sylmar, CA (US);
Abstract
Disclose herein is a method of measuring pressures in a coronary sinus. In one embodiment, the method includes: introducing a distal portion of a lead or tool into the coronary sinus, wherein the distal portion includes first and second pressure sensors and at least one selectably expandable member; expanding the at least one expandable member such that the first and second sensors are isolated from each other within the coronary sinus; and taking pressure measurements with the first and second sensors when isolated from each other.