APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MULTIPOLAR TISSUE WELDING

摘要

Disclosed is a method for sealing a patent foramen ovale, including providing a first electrode device on a first side of PFO tissues; providing a second electrode device on an opposing side of PFO tissues; exerting a force on the PFO tissues by bringing the first and second devices into abutment; and energizing at least one of the first and second electrode devices.