Methods and systems for use in selecting cardiac pacing sites

US8180428B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Daniel R. Kaiser · Windom, US
• Michael R. Neidert · Oranmore, IE
• Nicholas D. Skadsberg · Blaine, US
• Kenneth C. Gardeski · Plymouth, US
• Lawrence J. Mulligan · Andover, US
• James F. Kelley · Coon Rapids, US
• Michael B. Shelton · Minneapolis, US
• Trent M. Fischer · Windom, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 9, 2009
• Grant date: May 15, 2012
• Expiry date: Sep 2, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N2001/0585
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method and system for use in selecting a cardiac pacing site includes sensors for tracking wall motion (e.g., sensors coupled to the right and left ventricular heart wall). The wall motion of one or more non-paced cardiac cycles is compared to the wall motion of one or more paced cardiac cycles to determine the effectiveness of one or more pacing sites. For example, image data may be generated to notify the user as to the effectiveness of the one or more pacing sites.