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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 2019
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2017
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Carl D. Wahlstrand, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Robert M. Skime, Coon Rapids, MN (US);
Gregory A. Hrdlicka, Plymouth, MN (US);
James M. Olsen, Plymouth, MN (US);
Stephen L. Bolea, Watertown, MN (US);
Medtronic, inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body and at least one electrical conductor within the insulating body. The conductor has a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to the pulse generator and has a DC resistance in the range of 375-2000 ohms. At least one distal electrode is coupled to the conductor.