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Methods for the detection and/or diagnosis of biological rhythm disorders

US8521266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2009
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/1435
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method, system and apparatus to detect, diagnose and treat biological rhythm disorders. In preferred particularly desirable embodiment relating to the real-time detection of heart rhythm disorders, this invention identifies localized sources for complex rhythms including atrial fibrillation to guide the localized application of energy to modify the source and treat the rhythm disorder.

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