WU, ANDREW,CLARK, BENJAMIN J,ZARINS, DENISE,THAI, ERIK
申请号：
AT09167937
公开号：
AT554718T
申请日:
2009.08.14
申请国别(地区):
AT
年份:
2012
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.
