MRI-SAFE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE

MRI-SAFE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE

A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body and at least one electrical conductor within the insulating body. The conductor has a proximal en...

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Hauptverfasser: BOLEA, Stephen L, SKIME, Robert M, HRDLICKA, Gregory A, OLSEN, James M, WAHLSTRAND, Carl D
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
Schlagworte:
ELECTROTHERAPY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MAGNETOTHERAPY
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
RADIATION THERAPY
ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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Zusammenfassung:A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body and at least one electrical conductor within the insulating body. The conductor has a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to the pulse generator and has a DC resistance in the range of 375-2000 ohms. At least one distal electrode is coupled to the conductor.