Method and apparatus for setting pacing parameters in cardiac resynchronization therapy
US7013176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3684
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus is disclosed for automatically setting the pacing parameters utilized by an implantable cardiac device in delivering cardiac resynchronization therapy. The selection of the pacing parameters is based at least in part upon measurements of intrinsic cardiac conduction parameters. Among the pacing parameters which may be selected in this way is the atrio-ventricular delay interval used in atrial-tracking and AV sequential pacing modes.
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