Virtual electrode polarization for shock therapy

Details Virtual electrode polarization for shock therapy Virtual electrode polarization for shock therapy

2006-02-21

2010-12-07

Kahelin, Michael (Department: 3762)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

C607S005000

Reexamination Certificate

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07848806

ABSTRACT:
An exemplary method includes configuring a coil electrode as a cathode, calling for delivery of energy to an electrode configuration that includes the coil cathode wherein the energy exceeds one joule, configuring a coil electrode as an anode and, within 10 seconds of the calling, calling for delivery of energy to an electrode configuration that includes the coil anode wherein the energy exceeds one joule. Such an exemplary method may aim to induce fibrillation and to defibrillate tissue. Various other exemplary methods are disclosed as well as various exemplary devices, systems, etc.

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