An implantable lead (103, 104, 105) is provided that comprises a lead body (600, 700, 800, 900) configured to be implanted in a patient, the lead body (600, 700, 800, 900) having a distal end and a proximal end, and a lumen (608, 808) extending between the distal and proximal ends； a connector assembly provided at the proximal end of the lead body (600, 700, 800, 900), the connector assembly configured to connect to an implantable medical device (1100)； an electrode (103A, 104A, 105A, 602, 702, 802, 902) provided along the lead body (600, 700, 800, 900), the electrode (103A, 104A, 105A, 602, 702, 802, 902) configured to at least one of deliver stimulating pulses and sense electrical activity, the electrode (103A, 104A, 105A, 602, 702, 802, 902) having a length extending between a proximal end (103E, 104E, 105E) and a distal end (103F, 104F, 105F) of the electrode (103A, 104A, 105A, 602, 702, 802, 902)； a conductor cable (606, 806, 906) located within the lead body (600, 700, 800, 900) and extending at least partially along a length of the lead body (600, 700, 800, 900)； and an connection node (103C, 104C, 111, 112, 113, 114, 650) electrically connecting the cable (606, 806, 906) to the electrode (103A, 104A, 105A, 602, 702, 802, 902) at an intermediate point along the length of the electrode (103A, 104A, 105A, 602, 702, 802, 902). The connection node (103C, 104C, 111, 112, 113, 114, 650) is disposed at a position intermediate between the proximal and distal ends (103E, 104E, 105E, 103F, 104F, 105F) of the electrode (103A, 104A, 105A, 602, 702, 802, 902).
