Key result
The metal-tip monopole antenna best fulfilled the requirements for microwave catheter ablation based on finite-element computer modeling and prototype measurements.
Population
Computer model based on the finite-element method and prototypes of monopole antennas immersed in normal…
Comparison
Metal-tip monopole antenna vs Open-tip and dielectric-tip monopole antennas
Design
Preclinical
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May guide preclinical antenna selection for microwave ablation; leaves open clinical translation pending in vivo validation.
Metal-tip monopole antennas demonstrate superior characteristics for microwave catheter ablation in computer models and prototype testing.
Labonté et al. (1996) studied Microwave catheter ablation of the endocardium. Monopole antennas (open-tip, dielectric-tip, metal-tip) was evaluated on Magnetic field, reflection coefficient, and power deposition pattern. The metal-tip monopole antenna best fulfilled the requirements for microwave catheter ablation based on finite-element computer modeling and prototype measurements.
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