Method for the monitoring and treatment of spontaneous cardiac arrhythmias
US6148230A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3956
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable apparatus for the detection and monitoring of spontaneous cardiac electrogram features in a comprises a cardiac monitoring device and a plurality of subcutaneous cardiac sensing electrodes electrically connected to the monitoring device. The sensing electrodes are configured for sensing cardiac electrogram features when implanted in spatially separate locations in a patient. A storage device contained within the monitoring device is operably associated with the subcutaneous electrodes and stores the cardiac electrogram features. Preferably, the plurality of subcutaneous electrodes are carried by a single elongate lead. A downloading device such as telemetry apparatus or transcutaneous electrical connectors may be provided so that the stored information can be downloaded to a separate apparatus external to the patient. In a preferred embodiment, the apparataus is a defibrillator. Methods of using such apparatus are also disclosed.
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