Implantable intravascular device for defibrillation and/or pacing
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1. A method of implanting a pacing and/or defibrillation device, comprising the steps of:
- introducing a pulse generator into the vasculature of a patient and advancing the pulse generator to a target vessel;
anchoring the pulse generator within the target vessel; and
positioning a lead within the cardiovascular system, the lead attachable to the pulse generator.
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Abstract
The present application describes an intravascular implantable pacing and/or defibrillation system. The described system includes a pulse generator that is implantable within a blood vessel and proportioned to blood flow through the blood vessel, and at least one lead attachable to the pulse generator. During implantation, the pulse generator is introduced into a patient'"'"'s vasculature, advanced to a desired vessel and anchored in place within the vessel. The lead or leads are placed within the heart or surrounding vessels as needed to deliver electrical pulses to the appropriate location.
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1. A method of implanting a pacing and/or defibrillation device, comprising the steps of:
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introducing a pulse generator into the vasculature of a patient and advancing the pulse generator to a target vessel; anchoring the pulse generator within the target vessel; and positioning a lead within the cardiovascular system, the lead attachable to the pulse generator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An intravascular pacing and/or defibrillation system, comprising:
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a pulse generator implantable within a blood vessel, the pulse generator proportioned to allow blood flow through the blood vessel; and at least one lead attachable to the pulse generator further including an anchor expandable into contact with the wall of the blood vessel to anchor the pulse generator within the blood vessel. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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