Patent ID: 6658289
Filing Date: 2003-12-02
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
An implantable cardiac lead comprising:an elongated lead body; a first defibrillation electrode carried by the lead body; and an electrode assembly carried by the lead body proximal to the first defibrillation electrode, the electrode assembly including a second defibrillation electrode and at least one pacing electrode, the lead being configured for implant in the coronary sinus region of the heart and the first defibrillation electrode and the electrode assembly being spaced apart on the lead body so that when the lead is implanted in the coronary sinus region with the first defibrillation electrode adjacent the left ventricle, the second defibrillation electrode and the at least one pacing electrode of the electrode assembly are within the coronary sinus adjacent to and in electrical contact with the left atrium.