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Optional use of a lead for a unitary subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator

  • US 20060036289A1
  • Filed: 10/14/2005
  • Published: 02/16/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator comprising:

  • a housing having first and second ends;

    a first electrode disposed on the housing toward the first end;

    a second electrode disposed on the housing toward the second end;

    a lead having a third electrode thereon, the lead being coupled to the housing;

    operational circuitry in the housing, the operational circuitry having output circuitry for providing a defibrillation output, the output circuitry coupled to each of the first, second and third electrodes such that the operational circuitry can deliver therapy using a plurality of electrode pairs including at least the combinations of the first and second or first and third electrodes.

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