Systems and methods for heart failure management
US9592327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present document discusses medical device systems and related methods. In an embodiment, a medical device system can include a cardiac device. The cardiac device can include a processor, a memory, a communications circuit, and one or more sensors. The cardiac device can be configured to engage a sensor mode specific for patients receiving or having implanted ventricular assist devices. The cardiac device can be configured to process data as specified by the sensor mode specific for patients receiving or having implanted ventricular assist devices. In an embodiment, a method for monitoring heart failure patients is discussed. In an embodiment, a method of controlling devices for heart failure patients is discussed. Other embodiments are also included herein.
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