| 摘要 |
<p>An implantable defibrillator lead (10) comprises a flexible, conductive lead member (12) having proximal and distal end portions. The distal end portion defines a plurality of separate, curvilinear electrodes (18) which naturally extend laterally outwardly in a curved arrangement from the remainder of the lead (12). However, by desired means, the curvilinear electrodes (18) may be temporarily extended out straight, substantially parallel to the axis of the remainder of said lead member, to facilitate implantation of the lead. This may be preferably accomplished by a flexible sheath (14) that encloses the lead member (12) in longitudinally slidable relation. <IMAGE></p> |
