Sensor for edema

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2006-08-31

2010-12-28

Getzow, Scott M (Department: 3762)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

C600S508000, C607S034000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07860567

ABSTRACT:
A sensor is located within the body of a subject, such as for capturing pacing pulses transmitted as part of cardiac therapy from an implanted cardiac function management device. Counted pulses may be used to derive the onset of pulmonary edema within the body through pulse characteristics such as frequency and amplitude. The sensor may be anchored within mediastinal pleura or the airway of the body with the ability to communicate wirelessly to one or more other medical devices, such as an implanted cardiac function management device. It may also adjust transmission of the communication to discriminate among multiple sensors. Methods of use are also described.

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