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Multiplexed medical device lead with standard header

  • US 6,859,667 B2
  • Filed: 11/07/2001
  • Issued: 02/22/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/07/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cardiac stimulus device lead, comprising:

  • a first conductor connected to a multiplexer switch, the multiplexer switch including a first terminal connected to a first electrode and a second terminal connected to a sensing circuit;

    a second conductor connected to a second electrode; and

    a controller connected to the multiplexer switch, wherein the controller is adapted to control the switch to connect the first terminal to and disconnect the second terminal from the first conductor to electrically connect the first electrode to and electrically disconnect the sensing circuit from the first conductor, and to control the switch to connect the second terminal to and disconnect the first terminal from the first conductor to electrically connect the sensing circuit to and electrically disconnect the first electrode from the first conductor.

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