Method and device for lymphatic system monitoring
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A method, comprising:
- implanting a cardiac pacing device that includes lymphatic monitoring circuitry;
implanting a lead electrically connected to the lymphatic monitoring circuitry into a lymphatic vessel, the lead having a lymphatic sensor incorporated therein for sensing a physiological parameter related to lymphatic function;
processing sensing signals generated by the lymphatic sensor via the monitoring circuitry to detect the presence of edema; and
,modifying delivery of cardiac pacing therapy when edema is detected from the lymphatic sensor signals.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A device and method are disclosed for physiological monitoring of the lymphatic system. An implantable device is configured with a lymphatic sensor disposed in a lymphatic vessel for sensing pressure, flow, and/or the concentration of particular markers within the vessel. The device may be further configured to deliver appropriate therapy in accordance with the lymphatic monitoring.
-
Citations
9 Claims
-
1. A method, comprising:
-
implanting a cardiac pacing device that includes lymphatic monitoring circuitry; implanting a lead electrically connected to the lymphatic monitoring circuitry into a lymphatic vessel, the lead having a lymphatic sensor incorporated therein for sensing a physiological parameter related to lymphatic function; processing sensing signals generated by the lymphatic sensor via the monitoring circuitry to detect the presence of edema; and
,modifying delivery of cardiac pacing therapy when edema is detected from the lymphatic sensor signals. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
-
Specification