Method and apparatus for assessing cardiac functional status
US6473646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36542
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for assessing cardiac function suitable for incorporation into an implantable cardiac rhythm management device. By measuring daily exertion levels in accordance with the invention, an assessment of cardiac function can be made that has been found to correlate well with conventional clinical classifications. The invention also provides for assessing cardiac function in conjunction with different pacing schemes designed to treat heart failure and using the assessment to select the best such scheme for the patient.
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