Method and apparatus for endovenous pacing lead

Details Method and apparatus for endovenous pacing lead Method and apparatus for endovenous pacing lead

2005-08-30

2005-08-30

Kennedy, Sharon (Department: 3762)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C607S122000

Reexamination Certificate

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06936040

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for inserting electrical leads within a heart. In one aspect of the present invention, a method for positioning a medical electrical lead in a cardiac vein is disclosed. 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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