US 12,072,283 B2
System, method, computer-accessible and apparatus for providing near-infrared spectroscopy for anatomical mapping of the epicardium
Christine Hendon, Bronx, NY (US); Rajinder Singh-Moon, Mastic, NY (US); James McLean, New York, NY (US); and Soo Young Park, Seoul (KR)
Assigned to The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, New York, NY (US)
Filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, New York, NY (US)
Filed on Jun. 19, 2020, as Appl. No. 16/906,429.
Prior Publication US 2021/0396661 A1, Dec. 23, 2021
Int. Cl. G01N 21/3563 (2014.01); A61B 5/00 (2006.01); A61B 18/00 (2006.01); A61B 18/14 (2006.01); G01N 21/359 (2014.01); G01N 21/47 (2006.01)
CPC G01N 21/3563 (2013.01) [A61B 5/0075 (2013.01); A61B 5/0086 (2013.01); A61B 18/1492 (2013.01); G01N 21/359 (2013.01); G01N 21/474 (2013.01); A61B 2018/00577 (2013.01); G01N 2021/4709 (2013.01); G01N 2021/4745 (2013.01)] 27 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A catheter comprising:
at least one source fiber configured to (i) receive a near infrared spectroscopic (NIRS) radiation, and (ii) provide the NIRS radiation to at least one portion of at least one sample;
at least one detection fiber configured to receive a return radiation from the at least one sample that is based on the NIRS radiation that was provided to the at least one portion of the at least one sample; and
at least one ablation electrode configured to ablate the at least one sample based on the return radiation.