Methods and Devices for Estimating Tip-Tissue Connection of Ablation Catheter Chips

摘要

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to, for example, a method for determining a temperature distribution across an ablation catheter tip. The method includes contacting tissue with the distal tip of the ablation catheter, receiving temperature data from a plurality of thermocouples distributed around the distal tip of the ablation catheter, and receiving the temperature data. Based on, determining a temperature distribution across the distal tip of the ablation catheter. Also disclosed is a method for controlling the temperature of an ablation catheter while producing a desired wound using various energy sources and energy delivery methodologies.