Method and apparatus for determining relative depolarization at multiple cardiac sensing sites
US7697977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3704
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cardiac rhythm management device in which the relative depolarization times at sensing/pacing electrode sites during a cardiac contraction are determined by a bipolar sensing technique. The information gained thereby can be used to select which of the available electrodes should be used for optimal resynchronization pacing.
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