Implantable medical device charge balance assessment
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1. A method for charge balance assessment in an implantable medical device, the method comprising:
- delivering, via a current source, at least one electrical signal to tissue of a patient through an electrode; and
assessing, via a charge balance determination unit, whether a net charge remains on the electrode a predetermined period of time after the delivery of the electrical signal;
wherein said predetermined period of time is at least one hour.
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Abstract
A method is provided including delivering at least one electrical signal to tissue of a patient through an electrode. The method further includes assessing whether a net charge remains on the electrode a predetermined period of time after the delivery of the electrical signal. Systems for delivering such a signal, and assessing whether a net charge remains on the electrode providing the signal, are also provided.
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1. A method for charge balance assessment in an implantable medical device, the method comprising:
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delivering, via a current source, at least one electrical signal to tissue of a patient through an electrode; and assessing, via a charge balance determination unit, whether a net charge remains on the electrode a predetermined period of time after the delivery of the electrical signal; wherein said predetermined period of time is at least one hour. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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