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Open-ended intravenous cardiac lead

US5755766A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 1997
Grant dateMay 26, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 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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