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MRI Compatible Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker

  • US 20130274847A1
  • Filed: 06/11/2013
  • Published: 10/17/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/28/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A leadless biostimulator, comprising:

  • a housing adapted to be implanted in or on a human heart;

    a first electrode and a second electrode coupled to the housing;

    a pulse generator disposed in the housing and electrically coupled to the first and second electrodes, the pulse generator configured to generate and deliver electrical pulses to heart tissue via the first and second electrodes; and

    a battery disposed in the housing and coupled to the pulse generator, the battery configured to supply energy for electrical pulse generation;

    wherein a loop area defined by a lead path from the first electrode to the second electrode and returning to the first electrode through the pulse generator is less than 1 cm2.

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