Method for controlling pacing of a heart in response to changes in stroke volume

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PATENT NO 4708143
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06885063

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A method for sensing opening and closing of a tricuspid valve in a heart, for using those sensings to determine stroke volume, and for controlling pacing of a heart relative to changes in stroke volume, utilizing a pacing lead having a lead body and a pressure sensor mounted in the lead body, said method comprising the steps of: sensing the opening of the tricuspid valve during each heart cycle; sensing the closing of the tricuspid valve during each heart cycle; determining ejection time from the openings and closings of the tricuspid valve; calculating the change in ejection time, .DELTA.ET, from determinations of ejection time; calculating changes, in stroke volume, .DELTA.SV,; determining the required change in heart rate, .DELTA.R, relative to the change in stroke volume, .DELTA.SV,; and adjustng the pacing rate of a pacer relative to the required change in heart rate, .DELTA.R.

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PACESETTER INC15900 VALLEY VIEW COURT SYLMAR CA 91342

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Schroeppel, Edward A Miramar, FL 61 7699

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