Techniques for heart muscle remodeling using a cardiac pacemaker and related systems and methods
US11260233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to some aspects, a cardiac pacemaker for implantation within a subject is provided, the pacemaker including a housing, at least one sensor configured to detect an activity level of the subject, and at least one processor coupled to the sensor configured to detect inactivity of the subject based on output from the at least one sensor, produce a first signal configured to increase the heart rate of the subject to a first heart rate during a first time period, wherein the first heart rate is above a resting heart rate and below 100 beats per minute, and in response to determining that the first time period has elapsed, producing a second signal configured to increase the heart rate of the subject to a second heart rate during a second time period, wherein the second heart rate is between 100 and 140 beats per minute.
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