Device for carrying out a transoesophageal echocardiography and a cardioversion

摘要

PCT No. PCT/FR97/01958 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 7, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 7, 1999 PCT Filed Oct. 31, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/18519 PCT Pub. Date May 7, 1998The invention concerns a device for carrying out a transespohageal echocardiography and a cardioversion and includes a single endoscope (1) provided at its distal end with an ultrasonic sensor (3) and in the proximity of its distal end with at least one electrode (8) for generating electric shocks. The invention is usefull for the treatment of auricular fibrillation.