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BRADYCARDIA PACING IN A SUBCUTANEOUS DEVICE

  • US 20070049979A1
  • Filed: 10/27/2006
  • Published: 03/01/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of medically treating a person comprising:

  • estimating the person'"'"'s cardiac rate;

    determining whether the person'"'"'s cardiac rate is at or below a predetermined level; and

    if so, applying a series of pacing pulses to the person between a first electrode disposed at a subcutaneous location over the person'"'"'s ribs as part of a lead assembly, and a second electrode disposed on a canister implanted in the person, the lead assembly being coupled to the canister;

    wherein the series of pacing pulses is applied at a pacing rate that is faster than the predetermined level.

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