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Method and apparatus for delaying a ventricular tachycardia therapy

  • US 20030204209A1
  • Filed: 04/26/2002
  • Published: 10/30/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/26/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling the delivery of a shock therapy in a cardiac patient experiencing ventricular tachycardia, comprising:

  • detecting a ventricular tachycardia;

    delivering an anti-tachycardia pacing therapy when said ventricular tachycardia is detected;

    determining if the ventricular tachycardia is terminated after said anti-tachycardia pacing therapy is delivered; and

    delaying a programmed shock therapy based on measures of hemodynamic state.

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