An implantable medical electrical lead for electrical stimulation of body
tissue that includes at least one modifiable portion that exhibits a
permanent configuration and a temporary configuration, wherein the
temporary configuration exists only when the surrounding magnetic field
is increased, wherein the permanent configuration of the modifiable
portion exhibits a greater resistance to movement of the lead within the
body tissue than does the temporary configuration; and at least one
electrode configured to provide electrical stimulation of body tissue,
wherein the lead has a proximal end and a distal end. Systems, and
methods of implanting the leads are also included in the invention.