Remote detection of physiological parameter using an implantable medical device
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1. A system comprising:
- a neural stimulator having a housing with an electrode on the housing and having a neural stimulation lead with an electrode on the neural stimulation lead, the neural stimulator configured to deliver a neural stimulation therapy through the neural stimulation lead and remotely sense a heart rate using the electrode on the neural stimulation lead and the electrode on the housing of the neural stimulator.
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Abstract
A system embodiment comprises a neural stimulator having a housing with an electrode on the housing and having a neural stimulation lead with an electrode on the neural stimulation lead. The neural stimulator is configured to deliver a neural stimulation therapy through the neural stimulation lead and remotely sense a heart rate using the electrode on the neural stimulation lead and the electrode on the housing of the neural stimulator.
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1. A system comprising:
a neural stimulator having a housing with an electrode on the housing and having a neural stimulation lead with an electrode on the neural stimulation lead, the neural stimulator configured to deliver a neural stimulation therapy through the neural stimulation lead and remotely sense a heart rate using the electrode on the neural stimulation lead and the electrode on the housing of the neural stimulator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16)
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11. A method comprising:
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providing a neural stimulator having a housing with an electrode on the housing and having a neural stimulation lead with an electrode on the neural stimulation lead; delivering a neural stimulation therapy through the neural stimulation lead; remotely sensing a heart rate using the electrode on the neural stimulation lead and the electrode on the housing of the neural stimulator. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system comprising:
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means for providing a neural stimulator having a housing with an electrode on the housing and having a neural stimulation lead with an electrode on the neural stimulation lead; means for delivering a neural stimulation therapy through the neural stimulation lead; means for remotely sensing a heart rate using the electrode on the neural stimulation lead and the electrode on the housing of the neural stimulator.
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