Patent ID: 6971394
Filing Date: 2005-12-06
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
1. A method of ablating cardiac tissue, comprising the steps of: providing an ablating device having at least one ablating element, the ablating device being coupled to a guide member; positioning the ablating device on an epicardial surface; positioning the guide member at a fixed position relative to the target tissue on the epicardial surface; ablating tissue with the ablating element with the device positioned on the epicardial surface to form a first lesion; moving the ablating element to a new position, the moving step being carried out with the ablating device being moved relative to the guide member, the moving step being carried out a number of times with the guide member being at the fixed position on the epicardial surface; and ablating tissue to form a second lesion at the new position which is continuous with the first lesion.