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Hypertension system and method

US8360984B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2009
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/028
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed are hypertension systems and related methods that include a blood pressure sensor located or implanted under the skin of a patient, and electronics, which may have the size and shape of a wrist watch, for example, that monitors the blood pressure of the patient by communicating with the implanted sensor.

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