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
fDate :
Oct. 29 1992-Nov. 1 1992
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;
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
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1992.5761692
