System and method for ventricular pacing with progressive conduction check interval
US7881793B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3688
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pacing protocol is provided that reduces or minimizes ventricular pacing in favor of intrinsic conduction. When operating in a mode that provides ventricular pacing, a series of conduction checks are performed to determine if intrinsic conduction has returned. These conduction checks occur according to a predetermined pattern that general includes longer intervals between subsequent attempts. A maximum interval is provided such that conduction checks are not repeated sequentially at the same time of day when at this maximum interval.
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