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Combination pacing and defibrillating lead having sensing capability

  • US 5,431,681 A
  • Filed: 09/22/1993
  • Issued: 07/11/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/22/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for pacing, cardioverting or defibrillating a heart comprising:

  • an implantable pulse generator; and

    a lead connected at a proximal end to said pulse generator, said lead having an active fixation pacing electrode at its distal tip, a defibrillating electrode positioned proximally of said distal tip and a sensor electrode positioned between said pacing electrode and said defibrillation electrode, wherein said sensor electrode is spaced from the defibrillation electrode a distance of between 1 and 5 centimeters and wherein said lead includes means for electrically interfacing said sensor, pacing, and defibrillation electrodes with said implantable pulse generator.

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