Method and apparatus for delivering pre-shock defibrillation...

Details Method and apparatus for delivering pre-shock defibrillation... Method and apparatus for delivering pre-shock defibrillation...

2006-08-08

2006-08-08

Jastrzab, Jeffrey R. (Department: 3762)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

C607S005000, C607S014000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07089055

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method is presented for improving cardiac function after successful termination of a tachyarrhythmia such as ventricular fibrillation. A series of electrical stimulation pulses are delivered prior to a defibrillation shock if one or more specific criteria are met.

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