CENTRAL CORE MULTIFUNCTIONAL CARDIAC DEVICES
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1. An apparatus comprising an elongate support member having a first end and a second end, a controlling means positioned at said first end and an anchor means positioned at said second end, and two or more intracardiac devices positioned on or in said elongate support member between said first end and said second end, wherein said anchor means is adapted for attachment to the myocardium, and wherein said controlling means is adapted to control the action of said two or more intracardiac devices.
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Intracardiac devices that can provide a plurality of functions (e.g., pacing, defibrillation, cardiac assist, or valve replacement) via a single support member and control means.
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- 1. An apparatus comprising an elongate support member having a first end and a second end, a controlling means positioned at said first end and an anchor means positioned at said second end, and two or more intracardiac devices positioned on or in said elongate support member between said first end and said second end, wherein said anchor means is adapted for attachment to the myocardium, and wherein said controlling means is adapted to control the action of said two or more intracardiac devices.
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