Orthostatic cardiac output response pacer for heart failure patients and diabetic patients
US7333854B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36542
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An exemplary method includes detecting a change in position, measuring cardiac output after the detecting a change in position and, based at least in part on the measuring cardiac output, deciding whether to increase a cardiac pacing rate. An exemplary method may rely on activity in lieu of or in addition to position to decide whether to increase a cardiac pacing rate. Various exemplary methods aim to compensate for orthostatic effects such as those associated with dysautonomia. Various other exemplary methods are disclosed along with various exemplary devices, systems, etc.
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