Method and apparatus for delivering pre-shock defibrillation therapy
US7089055B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/39622
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method is presented for improving cardiac function after successful termination of a tachyarrhythmia such as ventricular fibrillation. A series of electrical stimulation pulses are delivered prior to a defibrillation shock if one or more specific criteria are met.
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