Apparatus for preventing atrial fibrillation using precursors

Details Apparatus for preventing atrial fibrillation using precursors Apparatus for preventing atrial fibrillation using precursors

1997-08-29

1999-09-14

Kamm, William E.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

A61N 1362

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059515937

ABSTRACT:
An implanted pacemaker senses intrinsic atrial events and generates corresponding pacing pulses. The atrial events are also monitored for a precursor of an atrial fibrillation episode. If such a precursor is detected, the pacemaker generates therapy designed to prevent the atrial fibrillation episode. For example, the atrium and/or the ventricle may be overdriven at a pacing rate above the intrinsic rate.

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