CORONARY SINUS LEAD

摘要

A cardiac pacing lead for implant in a patient's coronary sinus. The lead is provided with a tip electrode (22) and an elongated electrode (12) located proximal to the tip electrode. The distal portion of the lead body is provided with a pre-shaped curve, which preferably includes a J-shaped portion (20). The J-shaped portion has a curved segment having a curvature of 90 to 150 degrees, the distal end of the lead body extending laterally about 0.9 inches from the lead body proximal to the curved segment of the J-shaped portion.