MEDTRONIC AF LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.;MEDTRONIC ARDIAN LLC;MEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.
发明人:
申请号:
IL21385411
公开号:
IL213854A
申请日:
2011.06.30
申请国别(地区):
IL
年份:
2014
代理人:
摘要:
Apparatus, systems, and methods for achieving thermally-induced renal neuromodulation by intravascular access are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present application, for example, is directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods that incorporate a treatment device comprising an elongated shaft. The elongated shaft is sized and configured to deliver a thermal element to a renal artery via an intravascular path. Thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be achieved via direct and/or via indirect application of thermal energy to heat or cool neural fibers that contribute to renal function, or of vascular structures that feed or perfuse the neural fibers.