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ACTIVE HOUSING DUAL LEAD ASSEMBLY

  • US 20070055309A1
  • Filed: 11/01/2006
  • Published: 03/08/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of terminating a cardiac arrhythmia in a patient comprising delivering an electrical stimulus between a first implanted electrode disposed on a canister implanted in the patient and at least one of second and third implanted electrodes also implanted in the patient wherein:

  • the canister houses circuitry for generating and controlling delivery of the electrical stimulus;

    each of the first, second and third implanted electrodes is disposed at a subcutaneous location over the patient'"'"'s ribcage;

    the second implanted electrode is disposed in a substantially vertical position over the patient'"'"'s heart, adjacent the sternum;

    the third implanted electrode is disposed in a substantially vertical position left of the second implanted electrode; and

    the canister is disposed superior to the second and third implanted electrodes.

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