Heart model

A heart model provides a simulative environment for lead implantation and affixation. In one embodiment, removable silicone plugs are provided at appropriate locations so that an inserted lead can be affixed to the plugs with a helical tip. A simulative venous structure is provided that has increase...

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Hauptverfasser: SHAH SONAR, ELLINGSON ELIZABETH A, BOSER GREGORY A, LAHM RYAN P, LAFAVOR JILL A, RASMUSSEN MANDY L, MILLER DAVID L
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A heart model provides a simulative environment for lead implantation and affixation. In one embodiment, removable silicone plugs are provided at appropriate locations so that an inserted lead can be affixed to the plugs with a helical tip. A simulative venous structure is provided that has increased lubricity to facilitate the insertion and manipulation of the lead.