System and method for evaluating lead stability of an implantable medical device
US9302099B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2001/0578
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system are provided that provide feedback regarding lead stability for a candidate target vessel, and provide guidance on a type of lead to be used. The method and system utilize a surgical navigation system and information regarding patient anatomy to predict lead stability within the patient anatomy. The method and system provide patient-specific force measurements for one or more vessels of a patient.
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