A new intracavitary pacemaker electrode. Clinical evaluation
Jausseran, J.M.; Timpone, G.; Mailaender, C.
La Nouvelle Presse Medicale 10(31): 2579-2581
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0301-1518 PMID: 7279634 Document Number: 173956
The Medtronic 6971-6972 electrode for pacemakers constitutes a technical progress, as it is highly flexible, anchors itself well to the ventricular wall and has improved electrical properties. The electrode is introduced into the right ventricle in the usual way, but it is fragile and must be handled with care. The most interesting points are the lack of displacement during the say in hospital (confirmed in 50 cases) and the low rate of reintervention (2 cases), which can be further improved with better control of the material.