Cardiac harness for treating congestive heart failure and for defibrillating and/or pacing/sensing
US7146226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3756
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for treating the heart includes a cardiac harness associated with a cardiac rhythm management devise which includes at least electrodes and a power source. The cardiac harness applies a compressive force on the heart during diastole and systole. The electrodes will deliver an electrical shock to the heart for defibrillation and/or can be used for pacing/sensing. The cardiac harness and electrodes are delivered and implanted on the heart by minimally invasive access.
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