Method and apparatus for assessing cardiac functional status

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6473646
APP PUB NO 20020120305A1
SERIAL NO

09551310

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A method for assessing cardiac function suitable for incorporation into an implantable cardiac rhythm management device. By measuring daily exertion levels in accordance with the invention, an assessment of cardiac function can be made that has been found to correlate well with conventional clinical classifications. The invention also provides for assessing cardiac function in conjunction with different pacing schemes designed to treat heart failure and using the assessment to select the best such scheme for the patient.

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  • CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kadhiresan, Veerichetty Lino Lakes, MN 21 1908
KenKnight, Bruce H Maple Grove, MN 224 14971
Sanders, Richard S Woodbury, MN 17 663
Sun, Weimin Plymouth, MN 146 4389

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