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Method and apparatus for detection of tachyarrhythmia using cycle lengths

US7537569B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2005
Grant dateMay 26, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/361
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multi-layer method for detecting atrial arrhythmias using ventricular cycle length information that includes performing a base layer algorithm for detecting the onset and offset of an atrial tachyarrhythmia. The multi-layer method further includes one or more higher layer algorithms executed in response to a base layer detection to confirm or reject the base layer detection. The base layer is designed to operate with high sensitivity to atrial fibrillation and/or organized atrial tachycardia and the higher layer is designed to operate with high sensitivity and high specificity to atrial fibrillation and/or organized atrial tachycardia.

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