Subcostal patch electrode

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1992-09-04

1993-10-26

Cohen, Lee S.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

128642, A61N 104

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052556921

ABSTRACT:
An electrode for implantation in a patient and for connection through a lead to a heart stimulation/sensing system has an active electrode element of conductive material and the electrode has a shape and size conforming to an interspace between the periost and the bone at the inner side of a rib proximal to the heart of a patient so as to accommodate location of the electrode at the interspace. The electrode has fixing elements to fix the relative position of the electrode with respect to the rib. An implantation method is also disclosed.

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