Method and apparatus for treating cardiac arrhythmia

Details Method and apparatus for treating cardiac arrhythmia Method and apparatus for treating cardiac arrhythmia

1997-06-03

1999-11-02

Kamm, William E.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

607123, A61N 139

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059787040

ABSTRACT:
An implantable system for the defibrillation or cardioversion of the atria and the ventricles of a patient's heart comprises: a first catheter configured for positioning in the right ventricle of the heart; a second catheter configured for positioning through the coronary sinus ostium and in the coronary sinus of the heart, with the first and second catheters together carrying at least three defibrillation electrodes; a power supply; and

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