A fixation arrangement on the outer surface of an electrode head at distal
end of a pacing lead includes an attachment mechanism having at least one
tine, the tine being connected to the electrode head by a tine base
portion that includes an electrically controlled heat-responsive
positioner. The electrically controlled heat responsive positioner allows
the angular position of the tine relative to the electrode head to be
selective adjusted by a temperature change in the positioner.