Subcutaneous electrode with improved contact shape for transthoracic conduction
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1. An implantable lead electrode assembly comprising:
- an electrode having a proximal end and a distal end and a discharging face and an opposing face, one of the ends being configured for attaching to a lead;
a backing layer attached to the opposing face of the electrode, the backing layer having a proximal end, a distal end, and sides extending therebetween;
a fin formed by the backing layer, the fin extending laterally from a side of the backing layer; and
a cover attached to the backing layer, the cover completely enclosing the backing layer and fin, as well as enclosing at least a portion of the discharging face of the electrode.
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Abstract
One embodiment of the present invention provides a lead electrode assembly for use with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator subcutaneously implanted outside the ribcage between the third and twelfth ribs comprising the electrode.
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1. An implantable lead electrode assembly comprising:
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an electrode having a proximal end and a distal end and a discharging face and an opposing face, one of the ends being configured for attaching to a lead; a backing layer attached to the opposing face of the electrode, the backing layer having a proximal end, a distal end, and sides extending therebetween; a fin formed by the backing layer, the fin extending laterally from a side of the backing layer; and a cover attached to the backing layer, the cover completely enclosing the backing layer and fin, as well as enclosing at least a portion of the discharging face of the electrode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An implantable lead electrode assembly comprising:
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an electrode having a discharging face and an opposing face; and a backing layer attached to the opposing face of the electrode, the backing layer having a proximal end, a distal end, and sides extending therebetween, the backing layer having an extension forming a fin, the fin extending laterally from a side of the backing layer; wherein the electrode discharging face includes a main body portion and a perimeter, the implantable lead electrode assembly further comprising a cover attached to the backing layer, the cover completely enclosing the backing layer, fin, and perimeter of the discharging face of the electrode; wherein the main body portion of the discharging face is unobstructed. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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