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Detection of extracardiac stimulation by a cardiac rhythm management device

US8954160B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims

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Assignee

Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

Vincent E. Splett · Apple Valley, US
Robert W. Stadler · Shoreview, US
Nathan A. Grenz · North Oaks, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 31, 2012
Grant date	Feb 10, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 25, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/3611
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical device system and associated method for controlling a cardiac rhythm management therapy detect extracardiac stimulation. Cardiac pacing pulses are delivered, and a cardiac electrical signal comprising myocardial depolarization and repolarization signals is acquired. A processor is configured to, responsive to the cardiac electrical signal, detect extracardiac capture due to the cardiac pacing pulse.

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