XIANGSHENG ZHENG, M.D.
Osteopathic Medicine at 6 Ave, Birmingham, AL

6804553, Oct 12, 2004

Oct 15, 2001

09/978513

Xiangsheng Zheng - Birmingham AL
Michael E. Benser - Birmingham AL
Raymond E. Ideker - Birmingham AL
Gregory P. Walcott - Wilsonville AL
Steven D. Girouard - Woodbury MN

The UAB Research Foundation - Birmingham AL

A61N 139

607 5

An implantable system for the defibrillation of the atria of a patients heart comprises (a) a first catheter configured for insertion into the right atrium of the heart; a first atrial defibrillation electrode carried by the first catheter and positioned to stimulate Bachmanns bundle, or positioned at the atrial septum of the heart (i. e. , an atrial septum electrode); (b) a second atrial defibrillation electrode which together with the first atrial defibrillation electrode provides a pair of atrial defibrillation electrodes that are configured for orientation in or about the patients heart to effect atrial defibrillation, and (c) a pulse generator operatively associated with the pair of atrial defibrillation electrodes for delivering a first atrial defibrillation pulse to the heart of the patient. The second electrode may be configured for positioning through the coronary sinus ostium and in the coronary sinus or a vein on the surface of the left ventricle, such as the great vein. An additional electrode configured for positioning in the superior vena cava, right atrium (including the right atrial appendage, or the right ventricle may also be included, and the pulse generator may be configured or programmed for concurrently delivering a first defibrillation pulse through the additional electrode and the atrial septum electrode, and a second defibrillation pulse through the atrial septum electrode and the second electrode.

7020518, Mar 28, 2006

Mar 1, 2002

10/087340

Xiangsheng Zheng - Birmingham AL, US
Michael E. Benser - Birmingham AL, US
Raymond E. Ideker - Birmingham AL, US
Gregory P. Walcott - Wilsonville AL, US
Steven D. Girouard - Woodbury MN, US

UAB Research Foundation - Birmingham AL

A61N 1/39

607 5

An implantable system for the defibrillation of the atria of a patient's heart comprises (a) a first catheter configured for insertion into the right atrium of the heart, preferably without extending into the right ventricle of the heart; a first atrial defibrillation electrode carried by the first catheter and positioned at the atrial septum of the heart (i. e. , an atrial septum electrode); (b) a second atrial defibrillation electrode which together with the first atrial defibrillation electrode provides a pair of atrial defibrillation electrodes that are configured for orientation in or about the patient's heart to effect atrial defibrillation, and (c) a pulse generator operatively associated with the pair of atrial defibrillation electrodes for delivering a first atrial defibrillation pulse to the heart of the patient. The second electrode may be configured for positioning through the coronary sinus ostium and in the coronary sinus or a vein on the surface of the left ventricle, such as the great vein. An additional electrode configured for positioning in the superior vena cava, right atrium (including the right atrial appendage, or the right ventricle may also be included, and the pulse generator may be configured or programmed for concurrently delivering a first defibrillation pulse through the additional electrode and the atrial septum electrode, and a second defibrillation pulse through the atrial septum electrode and the second electrode.

8620457, Dec 31, 2013

Jan 17, 2006

11/333503

Xiangsheng Zheng - Birmingham AL, US
Michael E. Benser - Birmingham AL, US
Raymond E. Ideker - Birmingham AL, US
Gregory P. Walcott - Wilsonville AL, US
Steven D. Girouard - Woodbury MN, US

UAB Research Foundation - Birmingham AL

A61N 1/02

607122, 607123

An implantable system for the defibrillation of the atria of a patient's heart comprises (a) a first catheter configured for insertion into the right atrium of the heart, preferably without extending into the right ventricle of the heart; a first atrial defibrillation electrode carried by the first catheter and positioned at the atrial septum of the heart (i. e. , an atrial septum electrode); (b) a second atrial defibrillation electrode which together with the first atrial defibrillation electrode provides a pair of atrial defibrillation electrodes that are configured for orientation in or about the patient's heart to effect atrial defibrillation, and (c) a pulse generator operatively associated with the pair of atrial defibrillation electrodes for delivering a first atrial defibrillation pulse to the heart of the patient. The second electrode may be configured for positioning through the coronary sinus ostium and in the coronary sinus or a vein on the surface of the left ventricle, such as the great vein. An additional electrode configured for positioning in the superior vena cava, right atrium (including the right atrial appendage, or the right ventricle may also be included, and the pulse generator may be configured or programmed for concurrently delivering a first defibrillation pulse through the additional electrode and the atrial septum electrode, and a second defibrillation pulse through the atrial septum electrode and the second electrode.

2004009, May 13, 2004

Nov 3, 2003

10/699969

Xiangsheng Zheng - Birmingham AL, US
Michael Benser - Birmingham AL, US
Raymond Ideker - Birmingham AL, US
Gregory Walcott - Wilsonville AL, US
Steven Girouard - Woodbury MN, US

A61N001/05

607/123000

An implantable system for the defibrillation of the atria of a patient's heart comprises (a) a first catheter configured for insertion into the right atrium of the heart, preferably without extending into the right ventricle of the heart; a first atrial defibrillation electrode carried by the first catheter and positioned at the atrial septum of the heart (i.e., an atrial septum electrode); (b) a second atrial defibrillation electrode which together with the first atrial defibrillation electrode provides a pair of atrial defibrillation electrodes that are configured for orientation in or about the patient's heart to effect atrial defibrillation, and (c) a pulse generator operatively associated with the pair of atrial defibrillation electrodes for delivering a first atrial defibrillation pulse to the heart of the patient. The second electrode may be configured for positioning through the coronary sinus ostium and in the coronary sinus or a vein on the surface of the left ventricle, such as the great vein. An additional electrode configured for positioning in the superior vena cava, right atrium (including the right atrial appendage, or the right ventricle may also be included, and the pulse generator may be configured or programmed for concurrently delivering a first defibrillation pulse through the additional electrode and the atrial septum electrode, and a second defibrillation pulse through the atrial septum electrode and the second electrode. Electrode assemblies and methods useful for carrying out the invention are also disclosed.

8116885, Feb 14, 2012

Jul 22, 2004

10/896648

Xiangsheng Zheng - Birmingham AL, US
Michael E. Benser - Birmingham AL, US
Raymond E. Ideker - Birmingham AL, US
Gregory P. Walcott - Wilsonville AL, US
Steven D. Girouard - Woodbury MN, US

A61N 1/00

607123

An implantable system for the defibrillation of the atria of a patient's heart comprises (a) a first catheter configured for insertion into the right atrium of the heart; a first atrial defibrillation electrode carried by the first catheter and positioned to stimulate Bachmann's bundle, or positioned at the atrial septum of the heart (i. e. , an atrial septum electrode); (b) a second atrial defibrillation electrode which together with the first atrial defibrillation electrode provides a pair of atrial defibrillation electrodes that are configured for orientation in or about the patient's heart to effect atrial defibrillation, and (c) a pulse generator operatively associated with the pair of atrial defibrillation electrodes for delivering a first atrial defibrillation pulse to the heart of the patient. The second electrode may be configured for positioning through the coronary sinus ostium and in the coronary sinus or a vein on the surface of the left ventricle, such as the great vein. An additional electrode configured for positioning in the superior vena cava, right atrium (including the right atrial appendage, or the right ventricle may also be included, and the pulse generator may be configured or programmed for concurrently delivering a first defibrillation pulse through the additional electrode and the atrial septum electrode, and a second defibrillation pulse through the atrial septum electrode and the second electrode.

2002000, Jan 17, 2002

Apr 6, 2001

09/827535

Xiangsheng Zheng - Birmingham AL, US
Michael Benser - Birmingham AL, US
Raymond Ideker - Birmingham AL, US
Gregory Walcott - Wilsonville AL, US
Steven Girouard - Woodbury MN, US

A61N001/05

607/122000

An implantable system for the defibrillation of the atria of a patient's heart comprises (a) a first catheter configured for insertion into the right atrium of the heart, preferably without extending into the right ventricle of the heart; a first atrial defibrillation electrode carried by the first catheter and positioned at the atrial septum of the heart (i.e., an atrial septum electrode); (b) a second atrial defibrillation electrode which together with the first atrial defibrillation electrode provides a pair of atrial defibrillation electrodes that are configured for orientation in or about the patient's heart to effect atrial defibrillation, and (c) a pulse generator operatively associated with the pair of atrial defibrillation electrodes for delivering a first atrial defibrillation pulse to the heart of the patient. The second electrode may be configured for positioning through the coronary sinus ostium and in the coronary sinus or a vein on the surface of the left ventricle, such as the great vein. An additional electrode configured for positioning in the superior vena cava, right atrium (including the right atrial appendage, or the right ventricle may also be included, and the pulse generator may be configured or programmed for concurrently delivering a first defibrillation pulse through the additional electrode and the atrial septum electrode, and a second defibrillation pulse through the atrial septum electrode and the second electrode. Electrode assemblies and methods useful for carrying out the invention are also disclosed.