Implantable system for detecting electrical signals of a human heart or an animal heart
US12193801B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3702
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable system detecting electrical signals of a human or animal heart includes a processor, a memory unit, a first detection unit for atrial activity, a second detection unit for right ventricular activity and a third detection unit for left ventricular activity. The system automatically performs steps at regular intervals including detecting an intrinsic right atrial activity using the first detection unit; detecting an intrinsic right ventricular activity using the second detection unit; determining a time between the intrinsic right atrial activity and the intrinsic right ventricular activity, and storing this time as atrioventricular conduction time. Additionally or alternatively the steps include detecting an intrinsic right ventricular activity using the second detection unit; detecting an intrinsic left ventricular activity using the third detection unit; and determining a time between the intrinsic right ventricular activity and the intrinsic left ventricular activity, and storing this time as interventricular conduction time.
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