Pulmonary Artery Pressure Signals And Methods of Using
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1. A method of measuring a pulmonary function parameter of a patient comprising:
- chronically implanting a pulmonary artery pressure sensor;
obtaining a pulmonary artery pressure signal from the pressure sensor; and
processing the signal to obtain the pulmonary function parameter.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention are related to methods and systems for using a pulmonary artery pressure signal to detect and/or monitor physiological parameters, physiological status, and aspects of disorders and diseases, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of measuring a pulmonary function parameter of a patient. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of detecting a sleeping disorder. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of tracking sleep characteristics of a patient. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.
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1. A method of measuring a pulmonary function parameter of a patient comprising:
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chronically implanting a pulmonary artery pressure sensor; obtaining a pulmonary artery pressure signal from the pressure sensor; and processing the signal to obtain the pulmonary function parameter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of detecting a sleeping disorder comprising:
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measuring a pulmonary artery pressure signal with a pressure sensor; and monitoring the pulmonary artery pressure signal to identify a breathing pattern indicative of a sleeping disorder. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of tracking sleep characteristics of a patient comprising:
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monitoring a pulmonary artery pressure signal for a change to a cardiopulmonary parameter indicative of a sleep event; and recording an occurrence of the sleep event if a change to the cardiopulmonary parameter indicative of the sleep event occurs. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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