Methods and systems for vibrational treatment of cardiac arrhythmias
US7006864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/5097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for cardiac pacing, cardioversion, and defibrillation rely on delivering ultrasonic and other vibrational energy to the heart, usually after the onset of an arrhythmia. A vibrational transducer assembly is implanted or applied externally so that vibrational energy can be directed toward at least a portion of the heart from an anterior or posterior aspect, typically being implanted over the ribs, over the sternum, between the ribs, beneath the ribs, or on the back.
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