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System for patient alerting associated with a cardiac event

US7107096B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2004
Grant dateSep 12, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/686
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for the detection of cardiac events occurring in a human patient is provided. At least two electrodes are included in the system for obtaining an electrical signal from a patient's heart. An electrical signal processor is electrically coupled to the electrodes for processing the electrical signal and a patient alarm is further provided and electrically coupled to the electrical signal processor. The patient alarm generates an escalating sensory alarm signal over a predetermined time period subsequent to the electrical signal processor if the processor detects a cardiac event. The patient alarm may be further applied to a pacemaker or defibrillator system.

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