Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1990-02-16
1992-01-28
Kamm, William E.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
1284190PG, A61N 139, A61N 1365
Patent
active
050835637
ABSTRACT:
A cardioverting/defibrillating pacemaker with the ability to sense and respond to haemodynamic compromise. The ventricular pressure (VP) and electrical activity of the heart are sensed via one or more transvenous or epicardial devices. The filtered peak-to-peak amplitude (VFPPA) or a peak pressure function (VPPF) based upon the right and/or left VP waveform(s) are derived. In one embodiment the VP and the electrical activity of the heart are sensed and processed continuously, and the VFPPA or the VPPF continuously derived. The VFPPA or the VPPF, and the ECG are used to initiate bradycardia pacing, antitachycardia pacing and cardioversion/defibrillation therapies. In another embodiment the VP and electrical activity of the heart are continuously sensed. The electrical activity is processed continuously and used to determine whether or not some irregularity exists. If so, one of the VPPF or VFPPA is derived and used to decide which of the therapies are to be used. One of the VPPF or VFPPA is also periodically determined to ensure optimal haemodynamic function. In both emobidments the degree of haemodynamic compromise is determined by comparing the derived VFPPA or VPPF with programmed values. An algorithm maximizes the effectiveness of support pacing. Preferably an ECG transvenous sensor in the right atrium and a combined ECG/VP sensor in the right ventricle are used.
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Kamm William E.
Schaetzle Kennedy J.
Telectronics Pacing Systems Inc.
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