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Method and apparatus for measuring lead impedance in an implantable cardiac rhythm management device

US6760624B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2001
Grant dateJul 6, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/368
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for measuring the lead impedance of a medical lead used with an implantable medical stimulator which relies upon a count of the number of switching cycles of a switching converter power supply to replenish the energy delivered from an pacing capacitor in delivering a stimulating pulse to tissue.

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