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Implantable electrodes for accomplishing ventricular defibrillation and pacing and method of electrode implantation and utilization

  • US 4,030,509 A
  • Filed: 09/30/1975
  • Issued: 06/21/1977
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/1975
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. The combination of an implantable cardioverting electrode and pacing electrode, the combination comprising:

  • conductive base electrode means for associating with the base of the heart;

    conductive apex electrode means of substantially frustoconical shape throughout at least a portion thereof, for lying adjacent but exterior to the apex of the heart and conforming to the contours thereof; and

    an auxiliary electrode insulated from both said base and said apex electrodes and extending from the surface of one of said base or said apex electrodes in the direction of the heart, said auxiliary electrode serving to deliver pacing energy to the heart.

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