Implantable cardiac device and method of treating atrial fibrillation
US7289847B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/395
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method of treating atrial fibrillation (AF) are provided. The apparatus includes means for detecting AF in a heart of a patient, means for classifying the AF as one of a plurality of AF types, means for selecting a therapy for delivery to the heart, from a plurality of therapies, based on AF type, and means for delivering the selected therapy to the heart. The plurality of therapies includes ATP therapy, a hybrid therapy including a combination of ATP therapy and drug therapy, and shock therapy. The method includes sensing an electrogram signal from the heart, analyzing the electrogram signal to detect AF in the heart, classifying the AF as one of a plurality of AF types, selecting a therapy for delivery to the heart, from a plurality of therapies, based on the AF type, and delivering the selected therapy to the heart.
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