DDI pacing with PVC-protected hysteresis and automatic AV interval adjustment
US5417714A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 1993 |
| Grant date | May 23, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3682
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dual-chamber pacemaker provides DDI pacing with PVC-protected hysteresis and automatic AV interval adjustment. An extended hysteresis atrial escape interval (AEI.sub.H) is invoked in response to the occurrence of either an atrial paced event followed by a sensed R-wave (an AR event), or an atrial sensed event followed by a sensed R-wave (a PR event). The occurrence of a premature ventricular contraction (PVC) thus does not trigger AEI.sub.H. In one embodiment, AEI.sub.H is not invoked unless the sensed AR or PR interval exceeds a prescribed reference interval. In a further embodiment, the AV interval (AVI) associated with the DDI operation is automatically shortened following an atrial stimulation pulse (A-pulse) delivered upon the timing-out of the AEI.sub.H. The shortened AVI is maintained for a programmed number of cycles of DDI operation, after which a lengthened AVI is reestablished for one cycle. If AV pacing follows after using the lengthened AVI, then the shortened AVI is reinstated for a second number of programmed cycles of DDI operation. If AR pacing follows after using the lengthened AVI, signifying intact AV nodal conduction, then the AVI is lengthened to the program…
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