Cardiomyoplasty simulator with feedback control
US5693000A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3627
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cardiomyoplastic muscle is stimulated electronically using a closed loop control system. As part of the system, a signal sensed the muscle which is characteristic of its condition. If this signal indicates an abnormal condition, then the stimulation of the muscle is modified accordingly.
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