Method and apparatus for identification of ischemic/infarcted regions and therapy optimization
US8489204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3702
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus is described for detecting and localizing areas of myocardial infarction or ischemia. By pacing sites in proximity to the infarcted or ischemic region with appropriately timed pacing pulses, the region is pre-excited in a manner that lessens the mechanical stress to which it is subjected, thus reducing the metabolic demand of the region and the stimulus for remodeling.
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