Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-08
2005-11-08
Getzow, Scott M. (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
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ABSTRACT:
This document discusses cardiac rhythm management systems and methods using the MVC-to-AE time between mitral valve closure (“MVC”) and aortic ejection (“AE”) of the same heart contraction, sometimes referred to as the isovolumic contraction time (“ICVT”). In one example, the MVC-to-AE time is used for predicting which patients will respond to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), or other therapy. In another example, the MVC-to-AE time is used as a wellness indicator. In a further example, the MVC-to-AE time is used to select or control a therapy or therapy parameter. In one example, the MVC and AE are obtained using an accelerometer signal, however, plethysmography, tonometry, or other techniques may alternatively be used.
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Carlson Gerrard M.
Lincoln William C.
Cardiac Pacemakers Inc.
Getzow Scott M.
Schwegman Lundberg Woessner & Kluth P.A.
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