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System and method for assessing coupling between an electrode and tissue

  • US 8,449,535 B2
  • Filed: 10/17/2008
  • Issued: 05/28/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/06/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for assessing a degree of coupling between an electrode and a tissue in a body, comprising:

  • an electronic control unit configured to acquire values for first and second components of a complex impedance between said electrode and said tissue and to calculate a coupling index responsive to said values, said coupling index indicative of a degree of coupling between said electrode and said tissue.

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