MICROWAVE TREATMENT DEVICES AND METHODS

摘要

The present invention discloses embodiments of microwave antennas and other energy delivery systems. The present invention also discloses systems and methods for the delivery of various medical components within or on a body for performing one or more medical procedures. Several embodiments herein disclose medical systems comprising a combination of one or more medical components and one or more elongate steerable or non-steerable arms that are adapted to mechanically manipulate the one or more medical components. Several embodiments of microwave antennas are disclosed that comprise an additional diagnostic or therapeutic modality located on or in the vicinity of the microwave antennas.

主权项

1. A method for treating hypertension and other medical conditions comprising the steps of:
introducing an elongate device in a renal artery lumen, wherein the device comprises a transmission line and an antenna comprising a flexible radiating element coupled to the transmission line, causing a change in the shape of the radiating element, wherein the change in shape is based on an anatomical dimension, delivering energy to a renal artery wall, and obtaining a feedback of the energy delivery.