Endovenous device for dispersing a dilating agent

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2005-07-25

2010-02-02

Schaetzle, Kennedy J (Department: 3766)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

C607S122000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07657323

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for inserting electrical leads within a heart. A method is provided for positioning a medical electrical lead in a cardiac vein. The method comprises inserting a lead within a coronary sinus, dispersing at least one vasodilating agent to dilate at least one cardiac vein, and inserting the lead into a dilated cardiac vein.

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