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Anterior active housing subcutaneous positioning methods

  • US 8,014,862 B2
  • Filed: 11/13/2010
  • Issued: 09/06/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of treating a patient using an implantable defibrillator, the method comprising:

  • implanting an implantable defibrillator canister having a generally square shape with rounded corners in the patient at a position on the left side of the ribcage under the arm, the implantable defibrillator canister having a footprint in the range of 30-50 square centimeters and a depth in the range of about 1.2 cm;

    implanting a first implantable defibrillator lead having at least a first lead electrode and coupled to the implantable defibrillator canister in the patient such that the first lead electrode is disposed along the sternum, the first lead electrode having a length of about 2-10 centimeters and a diameter of about 1-5 millimeters; and

    delivering defibrillation therapy between the canister electrode and the lead electrode.

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