Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Patent
1992-01-09
1994-02-01
Kamm, William E.
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
607 10, A61N 1362
Patent
active
052828433
ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for transcutaneously pacing the heart with background stimuli occurring in the intervals between pacing stimuli to reduce patient discomfort during pacing, and including electrodes therefor.
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Getzow Scott M.
Kamm William E.
ZMD Corporation
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