Intravascular medical device
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1. An intravascular medical device (IVMD), comprising:
- an intravascular housing;
means for sensing one or more cardiac parameters;
means for delivering one or more cardiac therapies;
a tether coupled with the intravascular housing;
means for securing a proximal end of the tether to a location exterior to the vasculature to retain the housing within the vasculature; and
means for operatively coupling one or more additional housing components to the intravascular housing.
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Abstract
An implantable medical device is configured so that all of the major components including a housing and attached leads are disposed within the vasculature of a patient. A tether extends from the housing of the device to an implant location where the tether is secured to tissue outside of the vasculature. In this manner, an intravascular medical device may be implanted at a location remote from final placement, delivered via the vasculature and anchored at the initial entry point.
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1. An intravascular medical device (IVMD), comprising:
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an intravascular housing; means for sensing one or more cardiac parameters; means for delivering one or more cardiac therapies; a tether coupled with the intravascular housing; means for securing a proximal end of the tether to a location exterior to the vasculature to retain the housing within the vasculature; and means for operatively coupling one or more additional housing components to the intravascular housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An intravascular medical device (IVMD), comprising:
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an intravascular housing; means for sensing one or more cardiac parameters; means for delivering one or more cardiac therapies; a tether coupled with the intravascular housing; means for securing a proximal end of the tether to a location exterior to the vasculature to retain the housing within the vasculature; and means for identifying a location of the proximal end of the tether subsequent to implantation. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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