Perficardial pacing lead placement device and method
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1. A method of selecting a pacing site on the heart comprising:
- entering the pericardial space with a pacing lead having an asymmetrical pacing electrode;
manipulating the lead inside the intact pericardial sack while taking pacing thresholds at multiple location on the heart;
selecting and attaching the lead at one of said locations without removing the pericardium.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for pacing the ventricle of a patient'"'"'s heart through the pericardial space, including an epicardial lead and a method for placement of the lead.
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1. A method of selecting a pacing site on the heart comprising:
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entering the pericardial space with a pacing lead having an asymmetrical pacing electrode;
manipulating the lead inside the intact pericardial sack while taking pacing thresholds at multiple location on the heart;
selecting and attaching the lead at one of said locations without removing the pericardium.
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Current AssigneeJames R. Grabek, Michael Hoey
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Original AssigneeJames R. Grabek, Michael Hoey
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InventorsGrabek, James R., Hoey, Michael
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Application NumberUS10/691,815Publication NumberTime in Patent OfficeDaysField of SearchUS Class Current607/27CPC Class CodesA61B 18/1492 having a flexible, catheter...A61B 2018/00351 Heart
