Cardiac rhythm management systems and methods using acoustic contractility indicator
US7228175B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36528
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This document describes systems, devices, and methods that measure a distance between ultrasound or other acoustic transducers to provide a contractility or other therapy efficacy indication. In one example, the indication is communicated to a caregiver for assisting in the caregiver's determination of particular therapy settings. In another example, the indication is used in a feedback controller to automatically adjust one or more therapy parameters based at least in part on the indication.
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