Implantable systems and methods for identifying a contra-ictal condition in a subject
First Claim
1. A neurological monitoring system comprising:
- an implantable device; and
an external transmission assembly configured to deliver power to the implantable device and to receive a wireless data signal from the implantable device,the implantable device comprising a processing assembly for sampling a neurological signal from a subject, a power assembly for receiving power from the external transmission assembly, and a communication assembly for transmitting the wireless data signal from within a subject'"'"'s body to the external transmission assembly, said wireless data signal being encoded with data indicative of the sampled neurological signal,the processing assembly being configured to process the wireless data signal from the implantable device to determine if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition, said contra-ictal condition being a neurological state in which the subject is unlikely to transition into an ictal condition within a time period.
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Abstract
Systems and methods of monitoring a subject'"'"'s neurological condition are provided. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of analyzing a physiological signal (such as an EEG) from a subject to determine if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition; and if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition, providing an indication (e.g., to the subject and/or to a caregiver) that the subject is in the contra-ictal condition. The systems and methods may utilize a minimally invasive, leadless device to monitor the subject'"'"'s condition. In some embodiments, if the subject is in a pro-ictal condition, the method includes the step of providing an indication (such as a red light) that the subject is in the pro-ictal condition.
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33 Claims
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1. A neurological monitoring system comprising:
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an implantable device; and an external transmission assembly configured to deliver power to the implantable device and to receive a wireless data signal from the implantable device, the implantable device comprising a processing assembly for sampling a neurological signal from a subject, a power assembly for receiving power from the external transmission assembly, and a communication assembly for transmitting the wireless data signal from within a subject'"'"'s body to the external transmission assembly, said wireless data signal being encoded with data indicative of the sampled neurological signal, the processing assembly being configured to process the wireless data signal from the implantable device to determine if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition, said contra-ictal condition being a neurological state in which the subject is unlikely to transition into an ictal condition within a time period. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of monitoring neurological signals from a subject, said method comprising:
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delivering power from an external transmission assembly to an implanted device; sampling a neurological signal from the subject with the implanted device; transmitting a wireless data signal from within the subject'"'"'s body to the external transmission assembly, said wireless data signal being encoded with data indicative of the sampled neurological signal; and analyzing the neurological signal from the subject using a processor to determine if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition, said contra-ictal condition being a neurological state in which the subject is unlikely to transition into an ictal condition within a time period. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A neurological monitoring system comprising:
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an implantable device; an external transmission assembly configured to receive a wireless data signal from the implantable device; and a processing assembly for sampling a signal from a subject, wherein the implantable device includes a power assembly for receiving power from the external transmission assembly and a communication assembly for transmitting the wireless data signal from within a subject'"'"'s body to the external transmission assembly, said wireless data signal being encoded with data indicative of the sampled signal, and wherein the processing assembly is configured to process the wireless data signal from the implantable device to determine if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition, said contra-ictal condition being a neurological state in which the subject is unlikely to transition into an ictal condition within a time period. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29)
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30. A method of monitoring signals from a subject, said method comprising:
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delivering power to an implanted device; sampling a signal from the subject with the implanted device; transmitting a wireless data signal from within the subject'"'"'s body to an external transmission assembly, said wireless data signal being encoded with data indicative of the sampled signal; and analyzing the sampled signal from the subject using a processor to determine if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition, said contra-ictal condition being a neurological state in which the subject is unlikely to transition into an ictal condition within a time period. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33)
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