摘要:
Endocardial pressure measurement devices, systems and methods for the effective treatment of congestive heart failure and its underlying causes, in addition to other clinical applications.
摘要:
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to apparatus and methods of minimizing current drain of an implantable medical device during wireless communication with the device, thereby reducing battery depletion of the device. In one embodiment, the implantable medical device comprises a wireless receiver configured to communicate wirelessly with an external transmitter of an external device via a plurality of communication channels each having a different frequency within a frequency band. The wireless receiver comprises a wideband receiver circuit configured to detect a signal from any of the plurality of communication channels at the different frequencies within the frequency band simultaneously. In another embodiment, the external device is configured to communicate wirelessly with the implantable medical device via a preset communication channel, and via an alternate communication channel selected according to an order of priority if the wireless receiver does not detect a suitable signal from the external transmitter using the preset communication channel.
摘要:
Methods and systems for reducing power in pressure monitoring devices are provided. The method includes monitoring a physiological function, detecting a need for an adjustment in therapy, and qualifying the need for an adjustment in therapy. Qualifying the need for an adjustment in therapy includes transmitting a signal requesting a pressure measurement based on the detected need for an adjustment in therapy, applying power to a pressure sensor and measuring pressure. The method further includes adjusting therapy when the measured pressure confirms the detected need for an adjustment in therapy.
摘要:
Systems and methods for monitoring intravascular pressure of a patient. The system includes a pressure sensor and catheter assembly having a pressure sensor portion and a transdermal catheter portion. The transdermal catheter portion has a fluid filled lumen and a distal barrier to maintain patency. A transmitter unit may be connected to the pressure sensor portion via a lead. The transmitter unit transmits pressure data to a remote receiver unit that may communicate (directly or indirectly) with a cable management device, a data acquisition device, a monitoring instrument, a computer, a modem, a telecommunication line, a network, etc. In addition, the system may include means to correct for pressure variations due to any difference in elevation between the sensor assembly and the heart.
摘要:
Embodiments are directed to apparatus and methods of minimizing current drain of an implantable medical device during wireless communication with the device, thereby reducing battery depletion of the device. In one embodiment, the implantable medical device comprises a wireless receiver configured to communicate wirelessly with an external transmitter of an external device via a plurality of communication channels each having a different frequency within a frequency band. The wireless receiver comprises a wideband receiver circuit configured to detect a signal from any of the plurality of communication channels at the different frequencies within the frequency band simultaneously. In another embodiment, the external device is configured to communicate wirelessly with the implantable medical device via a preset communication channel, and via an alternate communication channel selected according to an order of priority if the wireless receiver does not detect a suitable signal from the external transmitter using the preset communication channel.
摘要:
A combined vascular access port and physiologic parameter monitoring device. The vascular access port and the monitoring device may be connected by a cooperative geometry. The vascular access port and the monitoring device may be implanted at the same time and in the same anatomical location (e.g., subcutaneous pocket). The monitoring device may include a telemetry unit that transmits physiological measurement data to a local data collection system (e.g., carried by the patient or located in the patient's home), which may re-transmit the data to a remote data collection system (e.g., located at a physician's office or clinic) via a suitable communication link.
摘要:
A device measures pressures in animals and humans and includes a pressure transmission catheter (PTC) filled with a pressure transmitting medium and implantable in an area in having a physiological pressure. A transducer communicates with the pressure transmitting medium to provide a pressure signal representing variations in the physiologic pressure on electrical wires. A connecting catheter carries the electrical wires to signal processing and telemetry circuitry, which transmits a telemetry signal representing the pressure signal to a receiver external to the animal or human. A housing holds the signal processing and telemetry circuitry, but the transducer is remote from the housing. The device is particularly useful in measuring venous pressure, pulmonary pressure, bladder pressure, or intracranial pressure without significant head pressure artifact and with a sufficient dynamic response. One embodiment of the PTC includes a multi-durometer stem.
摘要:
A vascular access port system including means for detecting and indicating the presence or absence of a needle. The detecting and indicating means may be carried in whole or in part by one of or both of the needle and/or the vascular access port. The detecting and indicating means may utilize a conductive needle, a mechanical switch, a magnetic switch, a Hall effect sensor, an electric field, a magnetic field, or an inductor, for example, for detection purposes. The vascular access port system permits the practitioner to confirm that the needle has been correctly inserted into the VAP, and notifies the patient and/or practitioner if the needle has been accidentally withdrawn.
摘要:
An implantable sensor device, such as a pressure monitor, is implanted in the left ventricle (LV), in other heart chambers, or elsewhere, from which it wirelessly communicates pressure information to a remote communication device. The sensor device can be implanted using a placement catheter, an endoscope, or a laparoscope. The device can be secured entirely within the LV or heart wall, such as by using a corkscrew, a helical anchor, a harpoon, a threaded member, a hook, a barb, a fastener, a suture, or a mesh or coating for receiving fibrous tissue growth. The implantable sensor device provides less invasive chronic measurements of left ventricular blood pressure or other physical parameters. The wireless communication techniques include radio-telemetry, inductive coupling, passive transponders, and using the body as a conductor (referred to as “intracorporeal conductive communication” or a “personal area network”). Data from the receiver is downloadable into a computer for analysis or display.
摘要:
A system and method involve transceiving successive first and second synchronization signals defining endpoints of a frame. A digital signal is transceived by a modulating time interval between portions of the first and second synchronization signals. A first data pulse is transceived during the frame. A relative position in the frame of the first data pulse represents a first analog signal.