Methods and apparatus for detecting cardiac events based on heart rate sensitive parameters
US7991460B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37282
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for the detection of cardiac events occurring in a human patient is provided. At least two electrodes are included in the system for obtaining an electrical signal from a patient's heart. An electrical signal processor is electrically coupled to the electrodes for processing the electrical signal and applying tests to determine whether a cardiac event has occurred. When the processor detects some types of changes in heart rate, event detection is altered or suspended for a period of time.
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