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Unitary Subcutaneous Only Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator and Optional Pacer

  • US 20080046014A1
  • Filed: 10/23/2007
  • Published: 02/21/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of implanting a cardiac stimulus device into a patient comprising:

  • developing a space for receiving the cardiac stimulus device beneath the skin and over the ribcage of the patient; and

    inserting a unitary cardiac stimulus device into the developed space;

    wherein;

    the unitary cardiac stimulus device comprises power supply, electronics, and electrodes such that, once implantation is complete, each of the power supply, electronics and electrodes are disposed within the developed space between the skin and the ribcage of the patient; and

    the unitary cardiac stimulus device has an elongated shape that conforms to the shape of one of the patient'"'"'s ribs once implanted.

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