Method and apparatus for endovenous pacing lead
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1. A medical electrical lead, comprising:
- a distal end portion of the lead capable of insertion into the coronary sinus of a patient; and
a distribution device attached to the distal end portion of the lead adapted for dissipation of a material into the coronary sinus and into a cardiac vein.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for inserting electrical leads within a heart. In one aspect of the present invention, a method for positioning a medical electrical lead in a cardiac vein is disclosed. The method comprises inserting a lead within a coronary sinus, dispersing at least one vasodilating agent to dilate at least one cardiac vein, and inserting the lead into a dilated cardiac vein.
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18 Claims
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1. A medical electrical lead, comprising:
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a distal end portion of the lead capable of insertion into the coronary sinus of a patient; and
a distribution device attached to the distal end portion of the lead adapted for dissipation of a material into the coronary sinus and into a cardiac vein. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus, comprising:
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a lead having a first electrode positioned adjacent a distal end portion thereof; and
means for dispersing at least one vasodilating agent adjacent the distal end portion.
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12. A medical catheter device, comprising:
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a flexible tubular body having a distal end and a proximal end;
a first lumen disposed within the flexible tubular body capable of transporting an electrical lead through the first lumen and out the distal end of the flexible tubular body; and
means of dispersing a vasodilating agent adjacent the distal end of the flexible tubular body. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A medical catheter device, comprising:
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a flexible tubular body having a distal end and a proximal end;
a first lumen disposed within the flexible tubular body capable of transporting an electrical lead through the first lumen and out the distal end of the flexible tubular body; and
a distribution device capable of emitting a vasodilating agent adjacent the distal end of the flexible tubular body. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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