Analysis of polarization information

Details Analysis of polarization information Analysis of polarization information

2005-05-06

2009-12-01

Layno, Carl H (Department: 3766)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Cardiovascular

C607S027000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07627366

ABSTRACT:
An exemplary method includes providing a first value indicative of electrode polarization, delivering a cardiac stimulus and determining a second value indicative of electrode polarization associated with the cardiac stimulus, comparing the second value to the first value to determine whether a change in cardiac condition has occurred and, based at least in part on the comparing, deciding whether to adjust a cardiac stimulation therapy.

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