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System and method for placing an implantable medical device within a body

  • US 20040236395A1
  • Filed: 06/24/2004
  • Published: 11/25/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/09/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for positioning a cardiac lead coupleable with an implantable medical device (IMD) implantable within a living body, the system comprising:

  • an elongated body having a lead delivery lumen through which the lead may be deployed and the elongated body withdrawn over the deployed lead;

    a flow-directed member coupled to the elongated body; and

    a pressure measuring device coupled to the elongated body to obtain pressure measurements so that a location of one or more portions of the elongated body is determinable based upon the pressure measurements and the lead is deployable at the location through the elongated body.

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