摘要 |
The invention relates to a multi-pole esophageal electrode catheter that can be used for monitoring, pacing, and cardioversion of atrial fibrillation of the heart, the catheter having a flexible shaft (15) having a proximal end and a distal end and a multipolar electrode (3), characterized in that the distal end of the catheter is formed as a side arranged inflatable balloon (4) so that the multi-pole electrode (3) is aligned in the direction of the heart wall is constantly by means of the balloon. |