Method and apparatus for treating cardiac arrythmia
US6275730A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3943
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable system for the cardioversion of the heart of a patient in need of such treatment comprises a plurality of primary electrodes, a power supply, and a control circuit. Preferably, at least one auxiliary electrode is also included. The plurality of primary electrodes are configured for delivering a cardiversion pulse along a predetermined current pathway in a first portion of the heart, the current pathway defining a weak field area in a second portion of the heart.
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