Implantable blood pressure monitor
US9386927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36564
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for monitoring blood pressure includes sensing and storing sympathetic nerve activity data of a patient via a recording lead of an implantable medical device. Changes in sympathetic nerve activity from the nerve activity data are determined. Corresponding changes in blood pressure are determined from the changes in sympathetic nerve activity. An alert signal and/or modification of therapy can be provided.
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