Implantation of an active medical device using the internal thoracic vasculature
AssigneeCardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
InventorsG. Shantanu Reddy, James O. Gilkerson, Andrew L. De Kock, James K. Cawthra, Jr., Eric Hammill
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Abstract
Implantable devices and systems include one or more leads adapted to be emplaced in the internal thoracic vein (ITV) of a patient. The lead may include features to adapt the lead for such placement. An associated device for use with the lead may include operational circuitry adapted for use with a lead having an electrode for sensing and/or therapy purposes coupled thereto. Methods for implantation and use of such devices and systems are disclosed as well.
Claims12
A method of treating a patient using an implantable medical device system including an implantable pulse generator having a conductive housing and a lead having at least one electrode thereon, comprising:
- sensing a condition of the patient's heart necessitating electrical therapy;
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- delivering an electrical therapy between the at least one electrode, while the at least one electrode is disposed in an internal thoracic vein (ITV) of the patient, and the conductive housing of the implantable pulse generator, while the implantable pulse generator is disposed subcutaneously in the patient;
- wherein the lead is positioned along a path from the implantable pulse generator to an intercostal space over the ITV, then through the intercostal space and into the ITV.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.