Transvenous defibrillation lead and method of use
CA 2101940 A1 · Owner: Norenberg, Marye Sue · Inventors: Norenberg, Marye Sue; Degroot, Paul; Mehra, Rahul
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An implantable transvenous defibrillation/cardioversion lead. The lead extends from a proximal end carrying electrical connectors to a bifurcated distal end. Distal to the bifurcation are a first, generally straight leg (11) and a second curved leg (13). In, use, the distal end of the first generally straight leg is, located in the apex of the right ventricle and the distal end of the second generally curved leg is located in the outflow tract from the right ventricle, with the point of bifurcation located approximately adjacent the tricuspid valve. Elongated coil electrodes (30, 32) are provided extending along the straight and curved legs distal to the point of bifurcation of lead. The …
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- Filed November 21, 1991. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended November 21, 2011.
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