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A conductive medical electrode formed from a moldable, conductive material such as carbon-filled plastic. In one embodiment, the electrode is an integral, conductive electrode including a stud adapted to detachably couple the electrode to a lead wire and a body integral with the stud. The body has a

A conductive medical electrode formed from a moldable, conductive material such as carbon-filled plastic. In one embodiment, the electrode is an integral, conductive electrode including a stud adapted to detachably couple the electrode to a lead wire and a body integral with the stud. The body has a face disposed opposite the stud, for contacting a patient, which has a grooved pattern formed therein. The grooved pattern increases the surface area of the electrode in contact with a conductive adhesive and increases the conductivity between the patient and the electrode. A second embodiment features a two-piece, conductive electrode including an electrically conductive stud and an electrically conductive substrate having an opening formed therein and attached to the stud. The opening formed in the body creates a cavity which aids in retaining the conductive adhesive. The substrate has a face disposed opposite the stud, adapted to contact a patient, which has a grooved pattern formed therein. In a third embodiment, the conductive electrode includes a lead wire which is ultrasonically welded to the electrode body. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the integral, conductive electrode.

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[ What is claimed:] [1.] An integral, conductive electrode comprising:a one-piece component having an electrically conductive stud adapted to detachably couple the electrode to a lead wire and an electrically conductive body integral with said stud, said body having a face disposed opposite said stu

[ What is claimed:] [1.] An integral, conductive electrode comprising:a one-piece component having an electrically conductive stud adapted to detachably couple the electrode to a lead wire and an electrically conductive body integral with said stud, said body having a face disposed opposite said stud with a surface area and a furrow pattern formed therein; anda conductive adhesive disposed on said face of said body and adapted to contact a patient, said furrow pattern of said face increasing said surface area of said face of said body in contact with said conductive adhesive and increasing the conductivity between said body and said conductive adhesive.