Difibrillation lead system and method of use
US5165403A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 1991 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/395
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of cardioverting the atrium of a human heart, comprising insertion of first and second elongated electrodes tranvenously into the heart and associated vessels. One electrode is preferably located in the coronary sinus and great vein of the heart. The other electrode is preferably located in the vicinity of the atrium of the heart, spaced from the electrode located in the coronary sinus. In response to detection of fibrillation or in response to manual triggering, a defibrillation pulse is applied between the first and second electrodes to effect atrial cardioversion.
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