Control of blood flow assist systems
US9387284B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3334
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for assisting blood flow in a patient includes an implantable pump system for assisting in blood flow from the heart and an implantable control system for communicative connection with the implantable pump system. The control system includes a pacemaker system that is operative to control heart rate and the pump system interdependently to achieve a determined level of blood flow assist. The control system is adapted to increase the heart rate of the patient to above a normal heart rate for the patient under the present conditions of the patient via the pacemaker while controlling the pump system to achieve the determined level of blood flow assist based upon the increased heart rate and a level of assist provided by the pump system.
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