Excitable tissue control signal delivery to the right ventricular septum
US7187970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36843
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for applying a signal to a heart of a human subject is provided. The apparatus includes a set of one or more electrodes, adapted to be coupled to the right ventricular septum of the heart. A control unit of the apparatus is adapted to drive the electrode set to apply an Excitable-Tissue Control (ETC) signal to the septum. Preferably, the control unit is adapted to configure the signal to be capable of modifying contractility of a portion of the heart.
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