CATHETER POSITIONING SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention relates to a system adapted to position an ablation catheter at a location where a pulmonary vein extends from an atrium. The system comprises a deflection device and a sheath and optionally uses a guidewire. An abla- tion catheter is disclosed for use with the positioning system, wherein the deflection device and the sheath cooperate so as to facilitate positioning of the catheter at the location.