Method and apparatus for monitoring physiological data from an implantable medical device
US5720771A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/903
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A monitoring system is provided that monitors the condition of a patient by analyzing physiological data received from implantable medical devices. The monitoring system has at least one monitoring unit, which preferably is suitable for stand-alone operation, or which may be connected to a central monitoring station. The monitoring unit, which receives the physiological data from the implantable medical devices via telemetry, determines whether a patient's physiological condition warrants attention. If the patient's condition is determined to be abnormal, the monitoring unit generates an audible alarm signal or generates an alarm signal that is transmitted to the central monitoring station.
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