Method and apparatus for prevention of atrial tachyarrhythmias
US7590448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3684
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-site atrial pacemaker capable of delivering pacing pulses to one location synchronized to sensed or paced atrial depolarizations on another location and a method of its use. A defined interval is defined following atrial depolarizations during which such synchronized atrial pacing pulses may not be delivered. The pacemaker automatically adjusts the duration of the defined interval to produce a minimum level of induced tachyarrhythmias. Generally, this desired result is accomplished by measuring coupling intervals of PACs, monitoring occurrences of atrial tachyarrhythmias associated with PACs and adjusting the defined interval accordingly.
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