Substernal electrical stimulation system
US10532203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0504
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implantable cardiac pacing systems and methods for providing substernal pacing are described. In one example, a cardiac pacing system includes a pacemaker implanted in a patient and an implantable medical electrical lead. The implantable medical electrical lead includes an elongated lead body having a proximal end and a distal portion, a connector configured to couple to the pacemaker at the proximal end of the elongated lead body, and one or more electrodes along the distal portion of the elongated lead body, wherein the distal portion of the elongated lead body of the lead is implanted substantially within an anterior mediastinum of the patient and the pacemaker is configured to deliver pacing pulses to a heart of the patient.
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