Method and apparatus for thoracoscopic intradcardiac procedures

摘要

A thoracoscopic electrophysiology device (310) for introduction into a cardiac chamber through an intercostal space and a muscular wall of the heart is provided. The device (310) comprises a straight, rigid shaft with a deflectable tip (318) mounted thereon. The shaft (312) includes a handle (320) with a movable actuator (328) coupled by a linkage to the deflectable tip (318) for deflection thereof. At least one electrode (322) is mounted on the tip (318) and connected to an electrical connector (324) on the handle (320).