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System for neurally-mediated anti-arrhythmic therapy

  • US 8,983,598 B2
  • Filed: 10/04/2006
  • Issued: 03/17/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/04/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • detecting a predetermined cardiac activity indicated for an antitachycardia shock;

    applying neural stimulation with a subcutaneous electrode to lower a defibrillation threshold in preparation for the shock; and

    subcutaneously delivering the shock from a subcutaneous non-intrathoracic space, wherein subcutaneously delivering the shock includes delivering energy between at least two electrodes operatively positioned in the subcutaneous space to deliver energy across the heart.

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