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Subcutaneous cardiac rhythm management

US7522959B2 · kind B2 · utility

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48References

13Claims

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Assignee

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. · US

Inventors

Robert G. Hauser · Orr, US
Roger W. Dahl · Andover, US
Bruce H. KenKnight · Maple Grove, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 30, 2004
Grant date	Apr 21, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 16, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/3756
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable system includes a housing configured for subcutaneous, non-intrathoracic placement in a patient, and a plurality of electrodes coupled to the housing, each of the plurality of electrodes configured for subcutaneous, non-intrathoracic placement in the patient. Detection circuitry is provided in the housing and coupled to the plurality of electrodes. The detection circuitry is configured to detect cardiac activity necessitating a cardiac stimulation therapy. Energy delivery circuitry is provided in the housing and coupled to the plurality of electrodes. The energy delivery circuitry is configured to deliver the cardiac stimulation therapy.

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