SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING RENAL NERVE MODULATION

摘要

Systems and methods for monitoring and performing tissue modulation are disclosed. An example system may include an elongate shaft having a distal end region and a proximal end and having at least one ablation electrode disposed adjacent to the distal end region. The system may further include a control unit for controlling the power level and duration of the modulation procedure.

主权项

1. A method for performing nerve modulation, the method comprising:
providing a nerve modulation system, the nerve modulation system comprising:
an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end;an electrode positioned adjacent to the distal end of the elongate shaft; anda control unit positioned adjacent to the proximal end of the elongate shaft; advancing the nerve modulation system through a lumen such that the electrode is adjacent to a target region; contacting a wall of the lumen with the electrode; applying power to the electrode; and measuring a temperature adjacent to the electrode; wherein the control unit includes a control algorithm for controlling a power level and a duration power is applied to the electrode.