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Method and apparatus for validating a pacing train associated with T-shock delivery

US7634316B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2005
Grant dateDec 15, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/371
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for validating a cardiac pacing pulse train preceding a T-shock. Validation of the pacing pulse train includes verifying capture of at least the last pacing pulse of the pulse train and verifying that intrinsic ventricular events are not sensed during a pacing train interval that includes at least the interval between the last pacing pulse and a scheduled T-shock delivery. Capture verification may include sensing an event during an ER sensing window, morphological analysis of a sensed event, and analysis of the temporal relationship between sensed events occurring on different EGM sources. The scheduled T-shock is delivered in response to a valid pacing pulse train. A response to an invalid pacing pulse train may include any of an invalid pacing train notification, withholding a scheduled T-shock, extension of the pacing train, repeating the pacing train, or adjusting the pacing pulse train parameters.

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