Pacing therapy for extending atrial refractory period
US7203538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/395
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method are presented for prolonging the atrial effective refractory period with pacing therapy. Such refractory period prolongation renders the atrial tissue less susceptible to the onset of atrial fibrillation. A particularly useful application is during the period after application of electrical therapy to the atria.to terminate an episode of atrial fibrillation.
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