OPTIONAL USE OF A LEAD FOR A UNITARY SUBCUTANEOUS IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER-DEFIBRILLATOR

摘要

One embodiment of the present invention provides an implantable cardioverter - defibrillator for subcutaneous positioning over a patient's ribcage, the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator includes a housing having a first end and a second end; a first electrode disposed upon the first end of the housing; a second electrode disposed upon the second end of the housing; an electrical circuit located within the housing, wherein the electrical circui t is electrically coupled to the first electrode and the second electrode; and a lead electrode electrically coupled to the electrical circuit located within the housing.