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Detection of apex motion for monitoring cardiac dysfunction

US7445605B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2006
Grant dateNov 4, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/028
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems, devices and methods for detecting and monitoring cardiac dysfunction. The devices include motion sensors for detecting signals representative of the total movement of the heart, and of the apex of the heart in particular.

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