Open-ended intravenous cardiac lead
US5755766A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 26, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2001/0585
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Intravenous cardiac leads having at least one electrode intended to be implanted within the coronary veins are disclosed. Also disclosed are structures and techniques for advancing such leads through the atrium and coronary sinus into the coronary veins overlaying the left ventricle.
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