DocumentCode
3059726
Title
Implantable pulse generator systems for cyclic electrical stimulation of skeletal muscles
Author
Grandjean, P.A. ; Leinders, R. ; Bourgeois, I.M.
Author_Institution
Bakken Research Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
Volume
7
fYear
1992
fDate
Oct. 29 1992-Nov. 1 1992
Firstpage
2792
Lastpage
2793
Abstract
Biomechanical cardiac assistance involves the use of skeletal muscle(s) to assist the cardiac function. Two main approaches have been considered depending on the heart cycle phase that is supported: systolic assistance and diastolic assistance (counterpulsation).
Keywords
Cardiology; Lead; Muscles; Reliability;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1992 14th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location
Paris, France
Print_ISBN
0-7803-0785-2
Electronic_ISBN
0-7803-0816-6
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/IEMBS.1992.5761692
Filename
5761692
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