Method for digital cardiac rhythm management
US7616991B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37254
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cardiac rhythm management apparatus includes a proximal housing, a distal housing and a lead. The proximal housing includes a first energy storage device. The distal module is implantable within a patient's heart, and includes a second energy storage device, at least one electrode, and a control module. The control module controls the delivery of at least one electrical stimulus from the second energy storage device to a location in communication with the patient's heart. The lead connects the proximal housing to the distal module and is configured to communicate one or more digital signals between the proximal housing and the distal module.
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