Lead with MRI Compatible Design Features Abstract An implantable medical lead (14), comprising: an inner electrode conductor wire (42) helically disposed along all or a portion of a length of the lead (14), the inner electrode conductor wire (42) having a single filar configuration and comprising a first material having a resistance an outer electrode conductor wire (44) helically disposed about and spaced apart from the inner electrode conductor wire (42) along all or a portion of the length of the lead (14), the outer electrode conductor wire (44) having a single or double filar configuration, each filar of the outer electrode conductor wire (44) comprising a second material having a resistance less than the resistance of the first material at least one insulation layer disposed radially about the inner electrode conductor wire (42) and wherein the outer electrode conductor wire (44) is configured to dissipate electromagnetic energy received by the lead (14) during a magnetic resonance imaging procedure. 5858332- 1: EEZB
