High efficiency external counterpulsation apparatus and method for controlling same
US6572621B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2230/25
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a high efficiency external counterpulsation apparatus having accurate and reliable timing of inflation and deflation and reduced temperature of the pressurized gas, such that the gas flow temperature of the balloons is near to room temperature. The external counterpulsation apparatus also has a new gas distribution device and devices for monitoring the blood pressure and oxygen levels in the blood of a patient for improving safety. The present invention further provides a method for controlling the external counterpulsation apparatus.
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