Adjustment of the breakpoint of the rate response curve...

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2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Pezzuto, Robert E. (Department: 3762)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

C607S017000

Reexamination Certificate

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06990375

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for operating a rate-adaptive pacemaker utilizing minute ventilation to measure exertion level. The method is applicable to heart failure patients who exhibit an oscillatory minute ventilation pattern.

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