Defibrillation threshold reduction system
US5713924A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/395
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method an apparatus for treating fibrillation, particularly atrial fibrillation. In response to detection of fibrillation, a high frequency, low energy pulse burst is delivered via pacing electrodes, accompanied by a high energy pulse delivered via defibrillation electrodes. The low energy pulse burst is preferably delivered to an area of the heart which exhibits relatively lower current density during delivery of the high energy pulse.
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