| abstract |
Lead assemblies and methods for sensing or stimulating a first myocardial contact area and a second myocardial contact area when implanted are discussed. A lead assembly includes a lead body having at least one preformed biased portion at an intermediate portion thereof and an unbiased portion disposed between the biased portion and the distal end thereof. A first electrode is located at the preformed biased portion and is arranged to provide sensing or stimulation to the first myocardial contact area. A second electrode is located on the lead body distal to, and spaced apart from, the first electrode and is arranged to provide sensing or stimulation to a distinct second myocardial contact area spaced apart from the first myocardial contact area. In an example, the lead assembly includes a second preformed biased portion at the distal end of the lead body. In another example, the lead assembly includes additional electrodes. |