Method and arrangement for using atrial pacing to prevent early recurrence of atrial fibrillation
US6813516B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/395
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for preventing early recurrence of atrial fibrillation by pacing a heart in AAI mode at a rate faster than the intrinsic rate for a selected period of time immediately after delivering therapy to terminate the fibrillation. Ventricular backup pacing in VVI mode may also be provided during the atrial pacing.
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