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Arrhythmia classification system with reliability indication that allows for low quality input signals in pacemakers

US5897575A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 1997
Grant dateApr 27, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3956
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable cardiac device wherein a reliability indicator is developed for cardiac classification based on the presence or absence of noise. If the classification is unreliable a robust therapy is applied until the cardiac condition is confirmed.

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