摘要:
Systems and methods are provided wherein intracardiac electrogram (IEGM) signals are used to determine a set of preliminary optimized atrioventricular (AV/PV) and interventricular (VV) pacing delays. In one example, the preliminary optimized AV/VV pacing delays are used as a starting point for further optimization based on impedance signals such as impedance signals detected between a superior vena cava (SVC) coil electrode and a device housing electrode, which are influenced by changes in stroke volume within the patient. Ventricular pacing is thereafter delivered using the AV/VV pacing delays optimized via impedance. In another example, parameters derived from IEGM signals are used to limit the scope of an impedance-based optimization search to reduce the number of pacing tests needed during impedance-based optimization. Biventricular and multi-site left ventricular (MSLV) examples are described.
摘要:
Systems and methods are provided wherein intracardiac electrogram (IEGM) signals are used to determine a set of preliminary optimized atrioventricular (AV/PV) and interventricular (VV) pacing delays. In one example, the preliminary optimized AV/VV pacing delays are used as a starting point for further optimization based on impedance signals such as impedance signals detected between a superior vena cava (SVC) coil electrode and a device housing electrode, which are influenced by changes in stroke volume within the patient. Ventricular pacing is thereafter delivered using the AV/VV pacing delays optimized via impedance. In another example, parameters derived from IEGM signals are used to limit the scope of an impedance-based optimization search to reduce the number of pacing tests needed during impedance-based optimization. Biventricular and multi-site left ventricular (MSLV) examples are described.
摘要:
A renal denervation feedback method is described that performs a baseline measurement of renal nerve plexus electrical activity at a renal vessel; denervates at least some tissue proximate the renal vessel after performing the baseline measurement; performs a post-denervation measurement of renal nerve plexus electrical activity at the renal vessel, after the denervating; and assesses denervation of the renal vessel based on a comparison of the baseline measurement and the post-denervation measurement of renal nerve plexus electrical activity at the renal vessel.
摘要:
A renal denervation feedback method is described that performs a baseline measurement of renal nerve plexus electrical activity at a renal vessel; denervates at least some tissue proximate the renal vessel after performing the baseline measurement; performs a post-denervation measurement of renal nerve plexus electrical activity at the renal vessel, after the denervating; and assesses denervation of the renal vessel based on a comparison of the baseline measurement and the post-denervation measurement of renal nerve plexus electrical activity at the renal vessel.
摘要:
Systems and methods are provided for reducing heating within pacing/sensing leads of a pacemaker or implantable, cardioverter-defibrillator that occurs due to induced loop currents during a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedure, or in the presence of other sources of strong radio frequency (RF) fields. For example, bipolar coaxial leads are described herein wherein the ring conductor of the lead is disconnected from the ring electrode in response to detection of MRI fields so as to convert the ring conductor into an RF shield for shielding the inner tip conductor of the lead so as to reduce the strength of loop currents induced therein and hence reduce tip heating.
摘要:
Systems and methods are provided for reducing heating within pacing/sensing leads of a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator that occurs due to induced loop currents during a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedure, or in the presence of other sources of strong radio frequency (RF) fields. For example, bipolar coaxial leads are described herein wherein the ring conductor of the lead is disconnected from the ring electrode in response to detection of MRI fields so as to convert the ring conductor into an RF shield for shielding the inner tip conductor of the lead so as to reduce the strength of loop currents induced therein and hence reduce tip heating. Techniques are also described herein for selectively disconnecting the tip electrode of the lead during an MRI procedure, except during actual delivery of pacing pulses, so as to permit delivery of individual pacing pulses to pacemaker dependent patients during the MRI. Still other techniques describe the use of both RF shielding and tip switching.
摘要:
Disclosed herein is an implantable medical lead. In one embodiment, the lead includes a ring electrode, a tip electrode, first and second helically wound coaxial conductor coils, and a distal coil transition. The coils extend between the proximal and distal ends of the lead. The distal coil transition is proximal to the ring electrode and near the distal end and is where the first coil transitions from being outside the second coil proximal of the distal coil transition to being inside the second coil distal of the distal coil transition.
摘要:
Disclosed herein is an implantable medical lead. In one embodiment, the lead includes a ring electrode, a tip electrode, first and second helically wound coaxial conductor coils, and a distal coil transition. The coils extend between the proximal and distal ends of the lead. The distal coil transition is proximal to the ring electrode and near the distal end and is where the first coil transitions from being outside the second coil proximal of the distal coil transition to being inside the second coil distal of the distal coil transition.
摘要:
The invention is directed towards measuring current of injury (COI) during lead fixation. A baseline waveform is sensed from a lead while the lead is in a pre-fixation position. The baseline waveform represents an interface between the lead and tissue proximate a lead prior to active fixation. Cardiac signals are then sensed when the lead is in a post-fixation position. The post-fixation waveform represents an interface between the lead and the tissue once the lead is actively attached to the tissue. A COI is calculated based on an automatic comparison of the baseline and post-fixation waveforms. A COI feature of interest is identified in the baseline and post-fixation waveforms and a COI index, a COI area, a COI differential and/or a COI ratio is calculated based on the COI feature of interest in the baseline and post-fixation waveforms.
摘要:
An implantable lead is provided that includes a lead body configured to be implanted in a patient. The lead body has a distal end and a proximal end, and a lumen extending between the distal and proximal ends and includes a connector assembly provided at the proximal end of the lead body. The connector assembly is configured to connect to an implantable medical device and includes an electrode provided proximate to the distal end of the lead body with the electrode configured to at least one of deliver stimulating pulses and sense electrical activity. A multi-layer coil is located within the lumen and extends at least partially along a length of the lead body. The coil includes a first winding formed with multiple winding turns, the winding turns being segmented in an alternating pattern of insulated segments and non-insulated segments along the length of the lead body. The multi-layer coil further includes a winding turn connective layer extending along and interconnecting the winding turns within at least one of the non-insulated segments. The multi-layer coil further includes a first winding formed with multiple winding turns, the winding turns being segmented into an alternating pattern of insulated segments and non-insulated segments along a length of the winding with a winding turn connective layer extending along and interconnecting the winding turns within at least one of the non-insulated segments.