Method for discriminating between ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias

US8942802B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8942802-B2
Application numberUS-2927208-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateFeb 11, 2008
Priority dateMay 29, 2003
Publication dateJan 27, 2015
Grant dateJan 27, 2015

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The present invention is directed toward a detection architecture for use in implantable cardiac rhythm devices. The detection architecture of the present invention provides methods and devices for discriminating between arrhythmias. Moreover, by exploiting the enhanced specificity in the origin of the identified arrhythmia, the detection architecture can better discriminate between rhythms appropriate for device therapy and those that are not.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method of operating an implantable cardiac stimulus device comprising a housing coupled to at least one lead, with a plurality of implantable electrodes, the housing containing operational circuitry for performing signal analysis and delivering therapy when indicated, the device configured for implantation in an implantee, the method comprising: capturing a cardiac signal from the implantable electrodes and detecting a cardiac event; calculating a cardia…

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What does patent US8942802B2 cover?
The present invention is directed toward a detection architecture for use in implantable cardiac rhythm devices. The detection architecture of the present invention provides methods and devices for discriminating between arrhythmias. Moreover, by exploiting the enhanced specificity in the origin of the identified arrhythmia, the detection architecture can better discriminate between rhythms app…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Ostroff Alan H, Warren Jay A, Bardy Gust H, and 1 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61N1/3956. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jan 27 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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