System and method for arrhythmia discrimination with atrial-ventricular dissociation
US7729754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3956
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Ventricular arrhythmias are monitored and classified based upon various criteria. One criterion is PR dissociation which is determined by comparing the PR interval in a current RR cycle to a median PR value. If the current PR interval varies too far from the median, then dissociation is indicated. Often, there are multiple atrial events in a given RR interval and the PR value has been based upon the last atrial event in the cycle. An algorithm determines whether to use the last atrial event in a cycle or whether an earlier atrial event occurred and would provide a more accurate PR value.
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