Method and system for monitoring and controlling systemic and pulmonary circulation during a medical procedure
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1. A method for controlling a heart beat during a medical procedure, comprising:
- sensing a first fluid flow value;
stimulating a first nerve to inhibit contractions of a heart;
sensing a second fluid flow value;
comparing the first and second fluid flow values; and
stopping stimulation of the first nerve to allow contractions of the heart if the second fluid flow value is less than the first fluid flow value.
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Abstract
A method of performing a medical procedure, such as surgery, is provided. The system comprises a sensor to sense a biological characteristic, such as a chemical, physical or physiological characteristic of a bodily tissue or fluid. The method also comprises a nerve stimulator in communication with the sensor to inhibit beating of a heart when the sensor senses the biological characteristic at a first value; and a cardiac stimulator in communication with the sensor to stimulate beating of the heart when the sensor senses the biological characteristic at a second value.
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1. A method for controlling a heart beat during a medical procedure, comprising:
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sensing a first fluid flow value;
stimulating a first nerve to inhibit contractions of a heart;
sensing a second fluid flow value;
comparing the first and second fluid flow values; and
stopping stimulation of the first nerve to allow contractions of the heart if the second fluid flow value is less than the first fluid flow value. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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