Methods and apparatus for enhancing cardiac pacing
US7738958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36843
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, apparatus and systems for enhancing cardiac pacing generally provide for measuring at least one cardiac characteristic, calculating at least one cardiac performance parameter based on the measured characteristic(s), and adjusting at least one functional parameter of a cardiac pacing device. Devices may include at least one catheter (such as a multiplexed catheter with one or more sensors and/or actuators), at least one implant (such as a sensor implantable in a heart wall), or a combination of both. Various cardiac performance parameters and/or pacing device performance parameters may be weighted, and the parameters and their respective weights may be used to determine one or more adjustments to be made to the pacing device. In some instances, the adjustments are made automatically.
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