Neurostimulation and neurosensing techniques to optimize atrial anti-tachycardia pacing for prevention of atrial tachyarrhythmias
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1. In an implantable device, a method for preventing atrial fibrillation (AF), the method comprising:
- (a) monitoring for imminent AF; and
(b) in response to predicting imminent AF, delivering sub excitatory stimulation to one or more atrial vagal fat pad to thereby prevent AF.
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Abstract
Implantable systems, and method for use therewith, are provided that take advantage of various neuromodulation and neurosensing techniques for either preventing atrial fibrillation (AF) or terminating AF. Specific embodiments, as will be described below, are for use with an implantable device that include one or more atrial electrode for sensing atrial fibrillation (AF) and/or delivering AATP and one or more electrode for monitoring and/or stimulating atrial vagal fat pads.
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1. In an implantable device, a method for preventing atrial fibrillation (AF), the method comprising:
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(a) monitoring for imminent AF; and (b) in response to predicting imminent AF, delivering sub excitatory stimulation to one or more atrial vagal fat pad to thereby prevent AF. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. In an implantable device for preventing atrial fibrillation (AF), comprising:
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a pulse generator; a lead including at least one electrode that is coupleable to the pulse generator; and a controller configured to monitor for imminent AF, and in response to predicting imminent AF, to cause the pulse generator to deliver sub excitatory stimulation via the lead to one or more atrial vagal fat pad, to thereby prevent AF. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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