Implantable medical device with temperature measuring and storing capability
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1. A method, comprising:
- configuring a medical device for implantation into a patient, wherein the medical device includes sensing and therapy circuitry interfaced to a controller contained within an implantable housing;
incorporating a temperature sensor for measuring temperature within the implantable housing, wherein the temperature sensor is interfaced to the controller; and
,programming the controller to monitor and store temperatures before and after implantation of the device.
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Abstract
An implantable medical device such as a cardiac pacemaker or implantable cardioverter/defibrillator with the capability of storing body temperature measurements taken periodically and/or when triggered by particular events.
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18 Claims
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1. A method, comprising:
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configuring a medical device for implantation into a patient, wherein the medical device includes sensing and therapy circuitry interfaced to a controller contained within an implantable housing; incorporating a temperature sensor for measuring temperature within the implantable housing, wherein the temperature sensor is interfaced to the controller; and
,programming the controller to monitor and store temperatures before and after implantation of the device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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