Heart analysis method and apparatus
US8788029B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/341
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and device for monitoring heart behavior. In particular, a visual aid for clinician in which regions of the heart having aberrant characteristics can be displayed. A number of electrodes are positioned near/on an endocardium; electrical signals from the electrodes are monitored and recorded. A variability of a time varying parameter is calculated from each electrode location and displayed on a cardiac image. A user can select the parameter and measurement properties of the parameter, wherein the variability of the parameter is displayed and aberrant behavior can be detected.
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