Method and apparatus for accessing the pericardial space

Apparatus for accessing the pericardial space including an elongate tubular member terminating in an opening that permits the induction of pericardial tissue. A piercing member operating within the tubular member can pierce the pericardial tissue providing guidewire access to the pericardial space o...

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Hauptverfasser: Igo, Stephen, Meador, James, Trono, Ruben
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Apparatus for accessing the pericardial space including an elongate tubular member terminating in an opening that permits the induction of pericardial tissue. A piercing member operating within the tubular member can pierce the pericardial tissue providing guidewire access to the pericardial space of a patient's heart.