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Low energy defibrillation electrode

  • US 5,020,544 A
  • Filed: 11/01/1989
  • Issued: 06/04/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/01/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A defibrillation electrode of the type for implantation on or about the heart of a patient for connection to an implantable electrical defibrillation system, said electrode comprising:

  • a conductive discharge volume region comprising at least two layers of porous electrically conductive screen, said at least two layers of porous electrically conductive screen substantially filling said conductive discharge volume region but allowing the flow of body fluids therethrough for making intimate electrical contact with the body fluids;

    an insulation element attached to said layers of conductive screen for occupying a surface of said electrode facing away from the heart.

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