Abstract:
A data switch (14) for transferring data includes an A port group (34A), a B port group (34B), and an AB connector (52). The A port group (34A) includes an A interface (44), a first A port (36) that is electrically connected to the A interface (44), and a second A port (36) that is electrically connected to the A interface (44). The B port group (34B) includes a B interface (46), a first B port (38) that is electrically connected to the B interface (46), and a second B port (38) that is electrically connected to the B interface (46). The AB connector (52) directly connects the A interface (44) to the B interface (46) so that data from first A port (36) is transferred from the A interface (44) to the B interface (46) via the AB connector (52). Additionally, the data switch (14) includes switching algorithms that control the transfer of data packets between the ports (36)-(42). The switching algorithms can transfer the data packets in a burst fashion. Further, the switching algorithms can stop the burst fashion in certain circumstances.
Abstract:
An electrophysiology system for mapping and/or ablating tissue includes a catheter having a plurality of electrically active sites. The system includes a controller providing a user interface through which the plurality of sites may be controlled. The sites may be accessed individually or in groups. In addition, the order and timing of the accessing of specific electrically active sites may be controlled in a manual or automated fashion.
Abstract:
In one aspect, a method for displaying closely proximate cardiac signals is provided and can include the steps of: (a) identifying one or more overlapping portions of a template signal and a data signal; (b) processing the overlapping portion so as to have a first color when displayed on a display; (c) processing the non-overlapping portion of the template signal to have a second color; (d) processing the non-overlapping portion of the data signal to have a third color; and (e) displaying the processed signals.
Abstract:
Systems and methods to assist in locating the focus of an atrial fibrillation include the association of atrial fibrillation cycle length values and statistics relating thereto with temporal locations on an electrogram of a given electrode, and/or the coordination of electrode locations with respective the spectral analyses of electrogram signals and further parameters and statistics relating thereto. Ablation therapy can proceed under guidance of such information.