Vibrational therapy device used for resynchronization pacing in a treatment for heart failure
US7050849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3629
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems for pacing the heart include a vibrational transducer which directs energy at the heart, usually at at least a ventricle, to pace the heart and to promote synchronized contraction of the ventricles. Optionally, additional vibrational and/or electrical stimulation may be provided. The vibrational transducers are usually implantable at a location proximate the heart.
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