CPC A61N 1/0504 (2013.01) [A61B 17/0401 (2013.01); A61B 90/361 (2016.02); A61N 1/05 (2013.01); A61N 1/3629 (2017.08); A61B 2017/0417 (2013.01); A61B 2017/320056 (2013.01); A61B 17/3468 (2013.01); A61N 1/059 (2013.01)] | 15 Claims |
1. A method of placing a lead at a desired location for an implantable cardiac therapy system, the lead having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end including one or more electrodes, the method comprising:
advancing an insertion sheath having a proximal end and a distal end percutaneously near the xiphoid of the patient to position the distal end of the insertion sheath along the back side of the sternum superior to the xiphoid, wherein the insertion sheath is shaped to direct a member passed therethrough against the back of the sternum; and
advancing the lead through the insertion sheath until the distal end of the lead is at the desired location, wherein the desired location is along the posterior of the sternum.
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