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NEUROSTIMULATING LEAD HAVING A STENT-LIKE ANCHOR

  • US 20080183253A1
  • Filed: 01/30/2007
  • Published: 07/31/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/30/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical electrical lead for stimulating a nerve, wherein the lead is adapted to be delivered to a stimulation site within a vessel adjacent the nerve to be stimulated, the lead comprising:

  • a conductive lead body having a proximal end adapted to be connected to a pulse generator;

    a distal portion including at least one electrode adapted to deliver an electrical pulse across a vessel wall; and

    a lead anchor adapted to expand from a collapsed configuration to a preformed, expanded configuration, wherein in the collapsed configuration the distal portion has an effective length substantially equal to the effective length of the collapsed lead anchor and wherein the distal portion is coupled to an exterior of the lead anchor such that in the expanded configuration the lead anchor presses the distal portion of the lead against at least one vessel wall of a vessel in which the lead is deployed securing and stabilizing the distal portion of the lead within the vessel.

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