摘要:
The present invention includes systems, devices, and methods relating to the monitoring of the functional maturation of biological interventions effecting cardiac pacing; the systems, devices, and methods including an implantable electronic pulse generator delivering artificial cardiac pacing; a means for halting the electronic pulse generator delivering artificial cardiac pacing at predetermined data collection intervals; and a sensor for recording and storing data on one or more intrinsic physiological parameters of cardiac pacing during the predetermined data collection intervals.
摘要:
The present invention includes systems, devices, and methods relating to the monitoring of the functional maturation of biological interventions effecting cardiac pacing.
摘要:
A biologic intervention method and apparatus generates a persistent modification to an AV node that is physiologically stable after the agent has matured but is alterable with subsequent application of an agent. Specifically, the generic agent is used to modulate a node in a cardiac conduction system including rate control using one and a combination of a family of K+ channel or equivalent. Specifically, the channel is implemented to slow conduction by generating an outward current during optimization of action potential and repolarization phase thus decreasing the current that is available to excite downstream cells. A Kv 1.3 channel, for example, may be used as the biologic channel. The invention enables reversal of the modulation or adjustment for various heart rates (BPM) based on medical and patient-specific needs.
摘要:
A self-fixating scaffold delivers therapeutic material to tissue for treating various diseases/conditions. A scaffold holds the therapeutic material and is implanted into the tissue. A fixation element anchors the scaffold in the tissue making the scaffold less likely to become dislodged.
摘要:
An electric dashboard actuator including an electric motor driving an indicator. The electric motor includes a hollow output shaft of which the ends are located at and flush with two opposite surfaces of the motor, and the indicator includes a male coupling member with a cross-section matching the cross-section of the hollow motor output shaft. One motor surface includes a male or female coupling perpendicular to the surface.
摘要:
A sympatholytic cardiovascular agent delivered by a drug delivery pump to a central nervous system site to alleviate symptoms of acute or chronic cardiac insult or impaired cardiac performance. The drug delivery pump can be external or implantable infusion pump (IIP) coupled with a drug infusion catheter extending to the site. A patient activator can command delivery of a dosage and/or an implantable heart monitor (IHM) coupled with a sensor can detect physiologic parameters associated with cardiac insult or impaired cardiac performance and trigger dosage delivery. The IIP and IHM can be combined into a single implantable medical device (IMD) or can constitute separate IMDs that communicate by any of known communication mechanisms. The sympatholytic cardiovascular agent is one of the group consisting of an alpha-adrenergic agonist and an alpha2-adrenergic agonist (e.g., clonidine, p-aminoclonidine, guanabenz, lidamidine, tizanidine, moxonidine, methyldopa, xylazine, guanfacine, detomidine, medetomidine, and dexmedetomidine).
摘要:
The subject invention is directed to methods of treating cardiac pacing dysfunction by administering HCN genes, alone or in combination with other genes.
摘要:
A dashboard indicator module including a rotating actuator including a hollow output shaft controlling movement of an indicator with a light conducting path, connected to a light source, diffusing a light at an angle, and a reduction gear set. The external diameter of the conducting path is between 2.6 and 5.5 millimeters.
摘要:
The present invention provides for topical adhesive patch that includes a backing having a front side and a back side; a formulation in contact with the front side of the backing, the formulation including an adhesive; and at least one antimicrobial. The antimicrobial is integrally bonded to the back side of the backing. The present invention also provides for a method of reducing the number of microbes located upon a topical skin surface of a mammal, as well as a method of preventing the transmission of a communicable disease capable of being transmitted by physical contact. The methods include topically contacting a skin surface of the mammal with the back side of the topical adhesive patch.
摘要:
A container for housing a therapeutic agent includes a body member, a sealing element, and a rupturable membrane. The body member has a proximal end and a distal end and a lumen that extends from the proximal end to the distal end. The sealing element is slidably disposable in the lumen. The sealing element is configured to sealingly engage the body member as the element is slid within the lumen. The rupturable membrane is disposed across the lumen in proximity to the distal end of the body member.