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Cardiac electrode anchoring system

  • US 8,868,214 B2
  • Filed: 07/14/2006
  • Issued: 10/21/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/10/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for inserting an electrode within a myocardium of a heart, the method comprising:

  • inserting an anchor coupled to a tension element through the myocardium to an operating position adjacent an outer surface of the heart;

    threading an electrode having an inner guide channel for accommodating the tension element and a pole for stimulating the heart over an end of the tension element;

    advancing the electrode over the tension element towards the inserted anchor until the pole contacts the heart; and

    affixing the tension element to the electrode at a connection point to prevent movement of the electrode in a direction away from the anchor.

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