Patent ID: 8244376

Claim:
A pacing lead configured for implantation in a coronary sinus having an opening and a wall defining an interior, the pacing lead comprising: a substantially straight elongated lead body defining an elongated longitudinal axis extending from a proximal end of the pacing lead to a first bend defined at a distal end thereof; a proximal section extending from the first bend and terminating at a second bend defined at a distal end thereof, such that a first inside angle less than 90 degrees is defined between the lead body and proximal section; a tip section having a tip axis extending therethrough and a tip electrode disposed thereon, the tip section extending from the second bend, such that a second inside angle is defined between the tip and proximal sections, wherein the pacing lead is configured such that when at least a portion of the first bend is inserted into the opening of the coronary sinus, the first inside angle is operably compressed by the coronary sinus opening and the tip electrode contacts the wall of the coronary sinus adjacent the lead body whereby the tip axis intersects elongated longitudinal axis of the elongated lead body.