5 results about "Scar tissues" patented technology

This disclosure relates to electro-anatomical mappings of cardiac tissue at different depths using a multi-electrode catheter. A multi-electrode catheter within a heart of a patient has a first plurality of electrodes on a first side and a second plurality of electrodes on a second side, wherein the first side is proximate to cardiac tissue at a first location and the second side is facing away from the cardiac tissue. Electrical activity is received from at least one electrode on the first side and the at least one electrode on the second side, and a signal analysis is performed thereon based at least in part on distances between electrodes on different sides of the multi-electrode catheter. The process is repeated for further locations of cardiac tissue in the heart, and an electro-anatomical map of the heart depicting electrical activity or scar tissue is generated based on the signal analysis.

To provide a system and method for generating, visualizing, and displaying cardiac signal information present at different depths in cardiac tissue. [Solution] This disclosure relates to electroanatomical mapping of cardiac tissue at different depths using a multi-electrode catheter. The multi-electrode catheter in the patient's heart has a first plurality of electrodes on a first side and a second plurality of electrodes on a second side, with the first side facing close to cardiac tissue at a first position and the second side facing away from cardiac tissue. Electrical activity is received from at least one electrode on the first side and at least one electrode on the second side, and signal analysis is performed thereon, at least partially based on the distance between the electrodes on the different sides of the multi-electrode catheter. This process is repeated for further locations of cardiac tissue in the heart, and an electroanatomical map of the heart showing electrical activity or scar tissue is generated based on the signal analysis.

The present invention relates to the fields of medicine, cell biology, molecular biology and genetics. In particular, the present invention provides methods to isolate and purify microvesicles from cell culture supernatants and biological fluids. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of microvesicles to promote or enhance wound healing, stimulate tissue regeneration, remodel scarred tissue, modulate immune reactions, alter neoplastic cell growth and / or mobility, or alter normal cell growth and / or mobility. The present invention also provides compositions of microvesicles to be used as diagnostic reagents, and methods to prepare the compositions of microvesicles.

Devices, systems and methods are provided for treating conditions of the reproductive tract. A number of conditions can afflict the lining and cell layers deeper within the anatomical structures. For example, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), also known as cervical dysplasia, is a condition involving abnormal growth of cells on the surface of the cervix that could potentially lead to cervical cancer in situ (CIS). Other conditions include human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cervical disease, various endometrial diseases, acute and chronic cervicitis, and various infections (e.g. trichomoniasis) to name a few. In some embodiments, treatments eliminate diseased, damaged, abnormal or otherwise undesired cells leaving the tissue framework intact. This allows the tissue to regenerate in a normal fashion, avoiding the formation of scar tissue. When the tissue framework is left intact, the framework structure repopulates with healthy cells, regenerating the normal tissue without altering the structural properties.

A composition for enhancing scar tissue healing and / or reducing pain and inflammation is disclosed. The composition comprises a first active ingredient including salicylic acid in an anti-microbial topical mixture, and a second active ingredient comprising an admixture of at least two vitamins. The composition is formulated such that the combined action of the topical and vitamin components is effective to promote scar tissue healing and mitigate pain and inflammation.