Implantable cardiac device for and method of monitoring progression or regression of heart disease by quantifying morphological features
US7069069B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable cardiac device and method provides for monitoring a progression or regression in heart disease during an extended time period. A sensor generates an electrogram signal representing electrical activity of a patient's heart. From the generated electrogram signal, a processor determines morphology measurements wherein the morphology measurements indicate a progression or regression in the heart disease. The morphology measurements are stored in a memory during the extended period of time. A telemetry circuit transmits the stored morphology measurements to an external receiver for retrieval or display. The morphology measurements may be of electrogram intrinsic activity or evoked response activity characteristics.
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