Identifying combinations of electrodes for neurostimulation therapy
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- executing a search algorithm to control an implantable medical device to test combinations of electrodes from an electrode set in an order that is based on proximity of the electrodes of the combinations to a central position within the set; and
storing information identifying at least one of the tested combinations as part of a neurostimulation therapy program that defines neurostimulation therapy to be delivered to the patient by the implantable medical device.
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Abstract
A programmer allows a clinician to identify combinations of electrodes from within an electrode set implanted in a patient that enable delivery of desirable neurostimulation therapy by an implantable medical device. The programmer executes an electrode combination search algorithm to select combinations of electrodes to test in a non-random order. According to algorithms consistent with the invention, the programmer may first identify a position of a first cathode for subsequent combinations, and then select electrodes from the set to test with the first cathode as anodes or additional cathodes based on the proximity of the electrodes to the first cathode. The programmer may store information for each combination tested, and the information may facilitate the identification of desirable electrode combinations by the clinician. The clinician may create neurostimulation therapy programs that include identified desirable program combinations.
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25 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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executing a search algorithm to control an implantable medical device to test combinations of electrodes from an electrode set in an order that is based on proximity of the electrodes of the combinations to a central position within the set; and
storing information identifying at least one of the tested combinations as part of a neurostimulation therapy program that defines neurostimulation therapy to be delivered to the patient by the implantable medical device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A computer-readable medium comprising instructions that cause a processor to:
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execute a search algorithm to control an implantable medical device to test combinations of electrodes from an electrode set in an order that is based on proximity of the electrodes of the combinations to a central position within the set; and
store information identifying at least one of the tested combinations as part of a neurostimulation therapy program that defines neurostimulation therapy to be delivered to the patient by the implantable medical device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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- 17. A device comprising a processor that executes a search algorithm to control an implantable medical device to test combinations of electrodes from an electrode set in an order that is based on proximity of the electrodes of the combinations to a central position within the set, and stores information identifying at least one of the tested combinations as part of a neurostimulation therapy program that defines neurostimulation therapy to be delivered to the patient by the implantable medical device.
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