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Method and apparatus for determining the coronary sinus vein branch accessed by a coronary sinus lead

  • US 20040116975A1
  • Filed: 12/05/2003
  • Published: 06/17/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for determining a position of a first electrode placed within a left ventricle area of a heart, the method comprising the steps of:

  • detecting a first depolarization event within the heart;

    sensing, with the first electrode, a second depolarization event within the heart;

    measuring a first interval between the first depolarization event and the second depolarization event; and

    determining from at least the first interval whether the first electrode has a lateral/posterior position or an anterior position within the left ventricle.

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