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Multi-electrode apparatus and method for treatment of congestive heart failure

  • US 6,643,546 B2
  • Filed: 02/13/2002
  • Issued: 11/04/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/13/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for treating congestive heart failure comprisingimplanting a multi-electrode lead in at least the right ventricle of the heart of a patient, said multi-electrode lead having at least three selectable electrodes, implanting a cardiac stimulator in the body of said patient, said cardiac stimulator being connected to said multi-electrode lead, selecting a subset of said electrodes lying on the right septal wall for stimulating the heart such that stimulation through said set of electrodes improves cardiac performance, and stimulating the heart through said set of electrodes.

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