Abstract: 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 circuit 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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 14, 2005
Date of Patent:
April 15, 2008
Assignee:
Cameron Health, Inc.
Inventors:
Gust H. Bardy, Riccardo Cappato, William J. Rissmann, Gary H. Sanders