Method and apparatus for implantable cardiac lead integrity analysis
US9987485B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2001/083
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates, generally, to scientific and medical system methods for diagnosis of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) lead conductor anomalies, in particular conductor migration and externalization within an ICD implantable cardiac lead. The method uses an “imaginary” component of the high frequency transmission line impedance having certain spectral changes that correspond to movements of the conductor or an “imaginary impedance”. This allows the detection of conductor migration and small insulation failures.
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