Method and apparatus for tachyarrhythmia detection and treatment
US5205283A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 1991 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/39622
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable cardioverter capable of delivering pacing and cardioversion level therapies. The device distinguishes between stable and unstable ventricular tachyarrhythmias by monitoring the progression of atrial cycle lengths during the detected ventricular tachyarrhythmia. A detected increase in atrial cycle lengths during the early stages of the detected ventricular tachycardia is taken as an indication of hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia.
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