摘要 |
A body-implantable lead (10) for use in cardiac pacing having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being adapted to be connected to a medical device, a tissue securing means such as a helix (40) extending from the lead body distal end, an electrical conductor extending between the proximal and distal ends of the lead, and a longitudinally extending radiopaque marker (35) affixed to the lead body (10) proximal to the tissue securing means, the radiopaque marker (35) showing rotational movement or distortion of the radiopaque marker (35) under fluoroscopy. <IMAGE> |