Information remote monitor (IRM) medical device
First Claim
1. A medical data transfer system comprising:
- a remote center;
an implantable medical device having a hemodynamic monitor providing cardiac pressure data to the remote center;
an information remote monitor operable to establish wireless communication with the implantable medical device to obtain cardiac pressure readings for a patient;
an external pressure reference device operable to obtain external barometric pressure data correlated with patient cardiac pressure data obtained by said information remote monitor and adapted to be coupled to said information remote monitor to enable correction of cardiac pressure data;
said information remote monitor, upon confirming that the external pressure reference device is coupled thereto operating to obtain implantable medical device cardiac pressure data, download external barometric pressure data from the external pressure reference device, initiate transmission over a communication link of cardiac pressure data and downloaded external barometric pressure data; and
a communication link between the information remote monitor and the remote center.
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Abstract
An information remote monitor (IRM) is implemented to collect medical device data locally in a patient'"'"'s home for transmission to a remote location. Specifically, the IRM integrates data from an external pressure reference (EPR) and an implanted medical device (IMD), preferably the Chronicle™, for remote transmission to a server or a clinical center for follow-up, monitoring and evaluation. The IRM utilizes wireless telemetry to downlink to the IMO and directly engages the EPR to download barometric pressure data to correct cardiac pressure readings from the Chronicle™ or IMO. The IRM may be connected serially to a PC and the PC may control the functions of the IRM. In the alternate, the PC may be used to transfer data from the IRM, through a Web-enabled network system, to a server or a remote location. The IRM utilizes an integral modem to dial a server and transfer patient data via FTP, PPP and TC/PIP protocols. The IRM includes ergonomic shapes and features adapted for home use including a highly simplified and illustrative user interface that enables the patient to easily operate the device to successfully transfer medical data as needed.
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1. A medical data transfer system comprising:
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a remote center;
an implantable medical device having a hemodynamic monitor providing cardiac pressure data to the remote center;
an information remote monitor operable to establish wireless communication with the implantable medical device to obtain cardiac pressure readings for a patient;
an external pressure reference device operable to obtain external barometric pressure data correlated with patient cardiac pressure data obtained by said information remote monitor and adapted to be coupled to said information remote monitor to enable correction of cardiac pressure data;
said information remote monitor, upon confirming that the external pressure reference device is coupled thereto operating to obtain implantable medical device cardiac pressure data, download external barometric pressure data from the external pressure reference device, initiate transmission over a communication link of cardiac pressure data and downloaded external barometric pressure data; and
a communication link between the information remote monitor and the remote center. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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