Pacing therapy for extending atrial refractory period

Details Pacing therapy for extending atrial refractory period Pacing therapy for extending atrial refractory period

2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Bockelman, Mark W (Department: 3766)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

C607S014000

Reexamination Certificate

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07991469

ABSTRACT:
A device and method are presented for prolonging the atrial effective refractory period with pacing therapy. Such refractory period prolongation renders the atrial tissue less susceptible to the onset of atrial fibrillation. A particularly useful application is during the period after application of electrical therapy to the atria to terminate an episode of atrial fibrillation.

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