Title :
Transoesophageal defibrillation
Author :
Anderson, J.A. ; Croal, S ; Mckeown, P ; Cochrane, D J ; Adgey, A.A.J.
Author_Institution :
N. Ireland Bio-Engineering Centre, University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Shore Road, Co. Antrim BT37 OQB, N. Ireland
fDate :
Oct. 29 1992-Nov. 1 1992
Abstract :
The conventional approach to external trans-chest deflbrillation is an extremely low efficient method of delivering energy to the heart. The oesophagus shares a close anatomical relationship with the heart and offers a more optimal pathway for the delivery of a DC countershock. This paper reports on the design of a new unipolar catheter for transoesophageal deflbrillation. The work includes animal data followed by a series of human studies.
Keywords :
Area measurement; Cardiology; Defibrillation; Impedance; Impedance measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1992 14th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Paris, France
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0785-2
Electronic_ISBN :
0-7803-0816-6
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1992.5761162
