Lead having an integrated defibrillation/sensing electrode
US5534022A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0563
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable defibrillator lead having an improved integrated bipolar defibrillation electrode is disclosed. The defibrillation electrode is electrically connected to the lead conductor at the distal end, and has an increased surface area portion at the distal end, for bipolar sensing with a right ventricular pacing electrode.
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