Implantation of an active medical device

    公开(公告)号:US11077299B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-03

    申请号:US15913369

    申请日:2018-03-06

    IPC分类号: A61B17/34 A61N1/05 A61M25/06

    摘要: Implantation of a cardiac stimulus system using the ITV. Superior, intercostal, and inferior access methods are discussed and disclosed. Superior access may be performed using the brachiocephalic vein to access the ITV, with access to the brachiocephalic vein achieved using subclavian vein, using standard visualization techniques. A positioning mechanism may be advanced to the ITV, a location of the positioning mechanism may then be obtained, and an external access may then be established. Inferior external access may be accomplished inferior to the lower rib margin via the superior epigastric or musculophrenic vein. Intercostal external access may be accomplished via an intercostal vein between two ribs. A lead may then be attached to the positioning mechanism and drawn into the ITV.

    Systems and methods for treating cardiac arrhythmias

    公开(公告)号:US10994148B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-04

    申请号:US15924985

    申请日:2018-03-19

    摘要: A leadless pacing device may include a power supply for providing a power supply voltage, a housing having a first end and a second end with a side extending between the first end and the second end, and a set of electrodes supported by the housing and in communication with the power supply. When leadless pacing device is disposed within a coronary sinus of a patient's heart, the housing may facilitate blood flow across the housing. The housing may include fixing members extending radially outward from the side of the housing to engage a wall of the coronary sinus and expand the coronary sinus to allow blood to flow past the housing. In some cases, the housing may have a recess along a length thereof that allows blood to flow past the housing. The recess may include a groove, a flat feature, or other feature.