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System and Method for Estimating Cardiac Pressure Based on Cardiac Electrical Conduction Delays Using an Implantable Medical Device

  • US 20090018597A1
  • Filed: 07/18/2007
  • Published: 01/15/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling a therapy delivered to a patient using an implantable medical device, the method comprising:

  • measuring an electrical conduction delay in the heart of the patient that is affected by cardiac pressure;

    estimating cardiac pressure within the patient from the electrical conduction delay; and

    controlling a therapy for the patient based on estimated cardiac pressure.

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