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Estimation of dedicated bipolar pacing vector threshold

US8457741B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2010
Grant dateJun 4, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/37282
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and devices are described that allow estimation of an electrostimulation capture threshold, such as a dedicated bipolar pacing vector threshold. In an example, an equal-energy assumption between first and second pacing vectors can be used to estimate an electrostimulation capture threshold of a second pacing vector from a measured electrostimulation capture threshold of the first pacing vector and impedances of the first and second pacing vectors. In an example, a relationship between first and second pacing vectors can be determined from measured data, and a parameter of the relationship can be used with a measurement of an electrostimulation capture threshold of the first pacing vector to estimate an electrostimulation capture threshold of the second pacing vector.

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