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Apparatus and method for ventricular rate regularization with biventricular sensing

US6501988B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 2000
Grant dateDec 31, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3627
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and system for operating a cardiac pacemaker which employs pacing therapy to regularize the ventricular rhythm together with biventricular sensing. Biventricular sensing allows the ventricular rate regularization to be accomplished with greater hemodynamic stability.

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