System and method for monitoring bioimpedance and respiration
US8696656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/0212
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of treating tissue is provided, including positioning a portion of a catheter in proximity to cardiac tissue; measuring an impedance value with the catheter; determining a respiratory rate based at least in part on the measured impedance value; and thermally treating the cardiac tissue with the catheter.
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