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Methods and systems for enhanced arrhythmia discrimination

US7974687B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2008
Grant dateJul 5, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3621
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention are for use with implantable cardiac devices that discriminate between ventricular tachycardia (VT) and supraventricular tachyarrhythmia (SVT). Discrimination between VT and SVT can be based on: a detected absence, presence or degree of T-wave alternans leading up to the onset of a detected tachycardia; a detected absence, presence or degree of T-wave variability leading up to the onset of the detected tachycardia; and/or a detected cardiac electrical stability leading up to the onset of the detected tachycardia.

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