Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Patent
1996-04-30
1997-11-25
Kamm, William E.
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
A61N 139
Patent
active
056906862
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for treating atrial tachyarrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation. High energy pulses are delivered between electrodes located in the right atrium/SVC, the left pectoral region and the coronary sinus/great vein, with the left pectoral and coronary sinus/great vein electrodes connected in common. Optionally a ventricular electrode may also be employed in conjunction with one or more of the other listed electrodes to accomplish ventricular cardioversion or defibrillation.
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Anderson Kenneth M.
Mehra Rahul
Min Xiaoyi
Mongeon Luc R.
Duthler Reed A.
Kamm William E.
Medtronic Inc.
Patton Harold R.
Schaetzle Kennedy J.
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