PERSONAL ALERTING DEVICE FOR USE WITH DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE
First Claim
1. A method of generating an alert of an event detected by an implanted diagnostic device, the method comprising:
- providing a personal alerting device;
transmitting an event signal to the personal alerting device from the implanted diagnostic device when at least one of ischemia is detected, a deviation from a baseline electrocardiogram waveform is detected, a life-threatening trend begins, and symptoms are indicated;
storing the event signal in the personal alerting device, the event signal including an event onset timestamp, an event type, and an event electrocardiogram waveform;
generating an alarm signal from the personal alerting device, the alarm signal including at least one of a visual message, a light, a vibration, and a sound; and
prompting further action to be taken through the personal alerting device.
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Abstract
A personal altering device and method of generating an alert of an event detected by an implanted diagnostic device are provided. The method can include transmitting an event signal to the personal alerting device when one or more of the following occurs: ischemia is detected, a deviation from the baseline waveform is detected, a life-threatening trend begins, or symptoms are indicated. The method can also include generating an alarm signal from the personal alerting device, and the alarm signal can include one or more of a visual message, a light, a vibration, and a sound. In addition, the method can include prompting further action to be taken.
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45 Claims
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1. A method of generating an alert of an event detected by an implanted diagnostic device, the method comprising:
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providing a personal alerting device; transmitting an event signal to the personal alerting device from the implanted diagnostic device when at least one of ischemia is detected, a deviation from a baseline electrocardiogram waveform is detected, a life-threatening trend begins, and symptoms are indicated; storing the event signal in the personal alerting device, the event signal including an event onset timestamp, an event type, and an event electrocardiogram waveform; generating an alarm signal from the personal alerting device, the alarm signal including at least one of a visual message, a light, a vibration, and a sound; and prompting further action to be taken through the personal alerting device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A personal alerting system that generates an alert of an event, the personal alerting system comprising:
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an implanted diagnostic device that transmits an event signal when at least one of ischemia is detected, a deviation from a baseline electrocardiogram waveform occurs, a life-threatening trend begins, and symptoms are indicated; a patient alerting device including a processor; a communication module connected to the processor, the communication module receiving the event signal from the implantable diagnostic device; memory connected to the processor and the communication module, the memory storing the event signal, the event signal including an event onset timestamp, an event type, and an event electrocardiogram waveform; at least one of a speaker, an indicator light, and a vibration generator that generates a perceptible alarm signal when the communication module receives an event signal; and a display connected to the processor and the memory, the display indicating the alarm signal and prompting further action to be taken. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of generating an alert of an event detected by an implanted diagnostic device, the method comprising:
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providing a personal alerting device; transmitting an event signal to the personal alerting device from the implanted diagnostic device when ischemia is detected; storing the event signal in the personal alerting device, the event signal including an event onset timestamp, an event type, and an event electrocardiogram waveform; and generating an alarm signal from the personal alerting device, the alarm signal including at least one of a visual message, a light, a vibration, and a sound. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method of alerting medical personnel of an event being experienced by a patient, the method comprising:
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providing an implanted diagnostic device and a personal alerting device; transmitting an event signal to the personal alerting device from the implanted diagnostic device when ischemia is detected; generating an alarm signal indicating that an acute myocardial infarction has been detected; automatically contacting the medical personnel when the event signal is received; and establishing voice communication between the medical personnel and the patient. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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