Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1990-06-12
1993-04-27
Kamm, William E.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
128421, A61N 1368
Patent
active
052052842
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.
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Getzow Scott M.
Kamm William E.
Zoll Medical Corporation
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