Abstract: An electrode catheter, in particular for cardiac therapy, includes an elongated, tube-type catheter body, a ring electrode before the distal end of the electrode catheter for delivery and/or measurement of an electrical signal, in particular an electrocardio signal, by way of the outer electrode contact surface thereof, and a supply lead for the electrical connection of the ring electrode. The ring electrode is mounted on the catheter body such that it can be displaced relative thereto in the longitudinal axial direction.

Abstract: An electrode device, in particular for cardiovascular applications, includes an elongated electrode body made from an insulating material, a plurality of electrodes for detecting electrocardiological signals and/or for outputting electrocardiological stimulus signals, and supply line, in particular non-elastic cables or strands, which serve for electrically connecting the electrodes, which supply lines are guided in each case in the electrode body, preferably in associated lumina. Furthermore, a compensating hose section is provided which is inserted in a parting point in the electrode and has a maximum outer diameter that corresponds to the electrode body, wherein helically shaped receptacles, for each supply line, are incorporated in the compensating hose section, and the compensating hose section, at its joining sides facing toward the electrode body, is connected in a hermetically sealed manner to the electrode body.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention relates to a cardiac stimulator comprising at least one stimulation unit to deliver subthreshold stimulation pulses for a cardiac contractility modulation therapy via at least two stimulation electrode poles, and at least one sensing unit to detect cardiac electrical or mechanical actions. The at least one sensing unit detects signals characteristic of cardiac action and comprises, or is connected to, an evaluation unit that evaluates signals detected by the sensing unit and supplies a corresponding evaluation result signal. The cardiac stimulator further comprises a therapy control unit to control a respective cardiac contractility modulation therapy depending on a respective evaluation result signal.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention relates to an implantable electronic device, comprising a heart rhythm detection unit, a respiratory dynamics detection unit, an evaluation unit and at least one connection to at least two electrode poles. The at least two electrode poles are connected to the heart rhythm detection unit, and the heart rhythm detection unit is configured to supply a heart rhythm signal representing the heart rhythm as an output signal. The at least two electrode poles are connected to a respiratory dynamics determination unit, and the respiratory dynamics detection unit is configured to supply a respiratory dynamics signal representing the respiratory dynamics as the output signal. Moreover, the heart rhythm detection unit and the respiratory dynamics detection unit are connected to the evaluation unit, and the evaluation unit is configured to evaluate the heart rhythm signal in conjunction a temporally associated respective respiratory dynamics signals.

Abstract: An electrical connecting element (10) comprising at least one carrier body (50) and at least one electrical contact body (20) extending on both sides (52, 54) of the carrier body (50). The at least one electrical contact body (20) is arranged on an insulating body (60), which is coupled to the carrier body (50). At least one embodiment of the invention refers to a combination comprising a connecting element (10) and a component, and to an electrical device (110) comprising a connecting element (10).

Abstract: A medical implant comprising a transducer element which induces mechanical vibrations of the implant when electrically and/or magnetically controlled.

Abstract: An implantable electrode lead comprising an electric supply lead. The electric supply lead is designed to assume, after implantation of the electrode lead in a deformable supply lead section, a shape that is changed such that it induces higher inductance in the deformable supply lead section after deformation than before deformation, wherein the inductance is at least 0.1 ?H. The implantable electrode lead can also comprise an outer sleeve within which the supply lead is disposed. The electric supply lead is designed to assume, after implantation of the electrode lead in a deformable supply lead section, a shape that has changed compared to the original shape thereof. The supply lead is also designed and disposed inside the sleeve such that the supply lead, in the deformable supply lead section thereof, is deformable relative to the outer sleeve and inside the outer sleeve.

Abstract: A conductive coil arrangement, in particular for electrode catheters for cardiac therapy, including a multipolar conductive coil having a plurality of coradially interwoven individual coil wires and a contact zone in which at least one individual coil wire from the conductive coil can be connected to a contact element for electrical contacting. The at least one individual coil wire to be contacted is routed outwardly out of the wire interconnection of the conductive coil with a radial direction component. The remainder of the conductive coil is routed further centrally axially through the contact zone.

Abstract: A system for long-term non-invasive heart monitoring includes (1) a disposable unit that has built-in electrodes, a built-in wire antenna, a watertight chamber that can be opened and closed, and an adhesive surface for cutaneous mounting; (2) an electronic controller that can acquire, process and store physiological signals, and can be fitted into the disposable unit to establish electrical contact with the built-in electrodes; and (3) a portable communication unit that can wirelessly communicate bi-directionally with the electronic controller, and further communicate bi-directionally with a remote service center.

Abstract: A guide device including a polymer and/or plastic tube, in particular a tube containing a polysiloxane, through the continuous opening of which a cable which is moveable in the continuous opening has been routed. To markedly reduce the wear caused by the cable rubbing in the continuous opening of the tube, a coating is provided on the outer surface of the cable and/or the inner surface of the continuous opening, which includes mainly particles that are substantially spherical and/or cylindrical and can move freely at least on the particular surface (e.g., outer surface of the cable and/or inner surface of the continuous opening). Furthermore, a medical device containing such a guide device, and a method for manufacturing the guide device or the medical device are described.