Electromagnetic noise detector for implantable medical devices
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Dec 16, 1997
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Jun 7, 1995
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Jun 7, 1995
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Disclosed are apparatus and method for detecting electromagnetic interference (EMI), or noise, that may disrupt the proper operation of medical devices implantable in patients, such as cardiac stimulators. Circuitry of the detector of the invention is independent of other circuitry of the medical device. EMI is magnetically induced on an antenna that may be within the metal housing of the device in a receiver circuit, and the EMI signals are output to the noise detector. A variety of alert signals may be provided to the medical device circuitry to warn of the presence of EMI so that appropriate responses may be taken to insure the safety of the patient dependent on the device. The detector may share the telemetry antenna of the medical device, or utilize a separate, dedicated antenna to receive EMI. Alternative antennas external to the metal housing of the medical device include leads from the device to the heart of the patient, and a dedicated antenna in the non-metal header of the device.
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