Minimally invasive implantable device for monitoring physiologic events

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PATENT NO 5987352
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09033678

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A minimally invasive implant, means for insertion, and description of how to most efficiently use it are described n several embodiments. This implant preferably has a segmented looping memory for storing triggered physiologic events. Preferred events for setting autotriggers to record physiologic signals occurring during events include arrhythmias and syncopal events. Preferably the device can function without a microprocessor. An outside device or other patient activated manual trigger is included. Auto triggers and manually set triggers may be of different sizes. The preferred physiologic events are ECG signals. Electrode spacing can be critical. Additional sensors may be provided to the device. Preferred communications with the device is through telemetry such as is used for pacemakers and other implanted devices.

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MEDTRONIC INC710 MEDTRONIC PARKWAY NE MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carney, James K Eden Prarie, MN 89 4202
Klein, George J London, CA 15 3640
Lee, Brian B Golden Valley, MN 46 5310
Riff, Kenneth M Plymouth, MN 20 3151
Turi, Gregg Budd Lake, NJ 12 2102
Varrichio, Anthony J Flanders, NJ 28 4021
Warkentin, Dwight H St. Paul, MN 18 3336

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