Implantable systems and methods for use therewith for monitoring and modifying arterial blood pressure without requiring an intravascular pressure transducer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8478403
APP PUB NO 20120215275A1
SERIAL NO

13033484

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Embodiments of the present invention are directed to implantable systems, and methods for use therewith, that monitor and modify a patient's arterial blood pressure without requiring an intravascular pressure transducer. In accordance with an embodiment, for each of a plurality of periods of time, there is a determination one or more metrics indicative of pulse arrival time (PAT), each of which are indicative of how long it takes for the left ventricle to generate a pressure pulsation that travels from the patient's aorta to a location remote from the patient's aorta. Based on the one or more metrics indicative of PAT, the patient's arterial blood pressure is estimated. Changes in the arterial blood pressure are monitored over time. Additionally, the patient's arterial blood pressure can be modified by initiating and/or adjusting pacing and/or other therapy based on the estimates of the patient's arterial blood pressure and/or monitored changes therein.

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  • PACESETTER, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Benser, Michael E Valencia, US 27 750
Farazi, Taraneh Ghaffari Santa Clara, US 111 2100
Fayram, Timothy A Gilroy, US 67 1793
Gill, Jong Valencia, US 112 1631
Hou, Wenbo Lancaster, US 81 3283
Karst, Edward South Pasadena, US 78 3410
Keel, Allen San Francisco, US 49 2413
Wenzel, Brian Jeffrey San Jose, US 37 677

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