Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Patent
1994-08-19
1996-08-27
Kamm, William E.
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
A61N 139
Patent
active
055496423
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 right ventricle and the coronary sinus/great vein, with the right ventricular and coronary sinus/great vein electrodes connected in common. Optionally a subcutaneous electrode, preferably located in the left pectoral area may also be employed, coupled in common to the right atrial/SVC electrode.
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Anderson Kenneth M.
DeGroot Paul J.
Hill Michael R. S.
Mehra Rahul
Min Xiaoyi
Getzow Scott M.
Kamm William E.
Medtronic Inc.
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