ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION TREATMENT BY ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF THE THORACIC AORTA

摘要

Apparatus and methods are described including an electrode device (30) that is configured to assume a coiled configuration when the device is in an unconstrained state, the electrode device being shaped to define a lumen (40). At least one electrode (21) is disposed on the electrode device. At least one electrical wire (32) is coupled to the electrode. A flexible lead (34) defines a lumen (42) therethrough, the electrical wire being housed inside the lead. A stylet (36) constrains the electrode device into a straightened configuration by being inserted into the lumen defined by the electrode device. The stylet additionally stiffens the flexible lead by being inserted into the lumen defined by the flexible lead. Other applications are also described.