Implantable heart stimulator with a maximum stimulation rate that is adjusted dependent on ischemia detection
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1. An implantable heart stimulator comprising:
- a pulse generator which emits stimulation pulses at a stimulation rate;
setting means, connected to said pulse generator, for setting a maximum allowable stimulation rate;
an ischemia detector which detects a state of ischemia; and
means connected to said ischemia detector and to said setting means for controlling said setting means for lowering said maximum allowable stimulation rate upon a detection of a state of ischemia by said ischemia detector.
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Abstract
An implantable heart stimulator includes a unit for setting a maximum allowable stimulation rate and an ischemia detector. An analysis unit and control unit and connected to the ischemia detector and to the setting unit for controlling the setting unit so as to lower the maximum allowable stimulation rate in response to the detection of an ischemic state.
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1. An implantable heart stimulator comprising:
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a pulse generator which emits stimulation pulses at a stimulation rate; setting means, connected to said pulse generator, for setting a maximum allowable stimulation rate; an ischemia detector which detects a state of ischemia; and means connected to said ischemia detector and to said setting means for controlling said setting means for lowering said maximum allowable stimulation rate upon a detection of a state of ischemia by said ischemia detector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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