Study of Electrochemical Behaviour and Corrosion Resistance of Materials for Pacemaker Lead Applications

For patients suffering bradycardia, i.e., too slow heart rhythm, the common treatment is having a pacemaker implanted. The pacemaker system consists of the pacemaker and a pacing lead. The pacing lead is connected to the pacemaker and at the other end there is a stimulation electrode. The most commo...

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Main Author: Örnberg, Andreas
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: KTH, Korrosionslära 2007
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Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-4650
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