Multiplexed Medical device lead with standard header
First Claim
1. A cardiac stimulus device lead, comprising:
- a first conductor connected to a multiplexer switch, the multiplexer switch including a first terminal connected to a first electrode and a second terminal connected to a sensing circuit;
a second conductor connected to a second electrode; and
a controller connected to the multiplexer switch, wherein the controller is adapted to selectively connect the first conductor to one of the first electrode and the sensing circuit.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for providing a cardiac stimulus device lead with additional sensing capabilities without violating header standards is disclosed. A cardiac stimulus device lead is provided according to one aspect. According to one embodiment, the lead includes a first conductor and a second conductor for transmitting an electrical pulse from a pulse generator. The lead further includes a multiplexer switch, a first electrode, a second electrode, a sensing circuit and a controller. The first conductor is connected to the multiplexer switch. A first terminal of the multiplexer switch is connected to the first electrode and a second terminal of the multiplexer switch is connected to the sensing circuit. The second conductor is connected to the second electrode. The controller is connected to the multiplexer switch, and is adapted to selectively connect the first conductor to one of the first electrode and the sensing circuit.
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67 Claims
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1. A cardiac stimulus device lead, comprising:
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a first conductor connected to a multiplexer switch, the multiplexer switch including a first terminal connected to a first electrode and a second terminal connected to a sensing circuit;
a second conductor connected to a second electrode; and
a controller connected to the multiplexer switch, wherein the controller is adapted to selectively connect the first conductor to one of the first electrode and the sensing circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A cardiac stimulus device, comprising:
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a pulse generator having a standard header; and
at least one lead for coupling to the standard header, wherein the lead includes;
a first conductor connected to a multiplexer switch, the multiplexer switch including a first terminal connected to a first electrode and a second terminal connected to a sensing circuit;
a second conductor connected to a second electrode; and
a controller connected to the multiplexer switch, wherein the controller is adapted to selectively connect the first conductor to one of the first electrode and the sensing circuit. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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45. A method, comprising:
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generating a pacing pulse for transmission on a cardiac stimulus device lead;
processing sensor data at the lead;
outputting sensor data for transmission on the lead;
initiating an active discharge pulse for transmission on the lead; and
preparing for a subsequent pacing pulse. - View Dependent Claims (46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66)
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67. A method of forming a cardiac stimulus device lead, comprising:
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providing a first conductor;
providing a second conductor;
providing a multiplexer switch with a first and second terminal;
providing a sensing circuit;
providing a first electrode;
providing a second electrode;
coupling the first conductor to the multiplexer switch;
coupling the first terminal of the multiplexer switch to the first electrode;
coupling the second terminal of the multiplexer switch to the sensing circuit;
coupling the second conductor to the second electrode;
providing a controller adapted to selectively connect the first conductor to one of the first electrode and the sensing circuit; and
coupling the controller to the multiplexer switch.
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