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Four basic design rules for ICD leads—minimizing electrode pullback, delivering current to the apex, minimizing energy loss, and using large electrodes—can lower defibrillation thresholds.
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Design rules may optimize ICD lead performance and DFTs; leaves open prospective clinical validation of outcomes.
Optimizing ICD lead design through specific engineering rules can improve therapy effectiveness and lower defibrillation thresholds.
LANG et al. (1995) conducted a review in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) therapy. ICD lead design optimization was evaluated. Four basic design rules for ICD leads—minimizing electrode pullback, delivering current to the apex, minimizing energy loss, and using large electrodes—can lower defibrillation thresholds.
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