A catheter assembly comprises a first branch body having a first axis, a second
branch body extending in a non-parallel relationship with respect to the first
axis, and at least one electrode carried by the second branch body. In use, the
first branch body can be located within a pulmonary vein within the left atrium,
while the electrode carried by the second branch body is located in contact with
endocardial tissue outside the pulmonary vein. Ablation energy can be transmitted
from the electrode to contacted endocardial tissue while the first branch body
is located within the pulmonary vein.