Abstract: Techniques for systems and methods for remotely monitoring a patient are provided. The system comprises a plurality of input sources operable to acquire patient-specific information corresponding to a condition of a patient. A patient-centric threshold is computed based on relevant environmental, cultural, societal, religion, and economic data for evaluation of the acquired physiological parameters. Risk stratification is performed to determine the risk level of the patient based on the patient-centric threshold, and a recommendation is generated. The recommendation includes a treatment/care plan that can consist of prescriptions and patient education tailored to the risk stratification and patient-specific information.

Abstract: Techniques for systems and methods for remotely monitoring a patient are provided. The system comprises a plurality of input sources operable to acquire patient-specific information corresponding to a condition of a patient. A patient-centric threshold is computed based on relevant environmental, cultural, societal, religion, and economic data for evaluation of the acquired physiological parameters. Risk stratification is performed to determine the risk level of the patient based on the patient-centric threshold, and a recommendation is generated. The recommendation includes a treatment/care plan that can consist of prescriptions and patient education tailored to the risk stratification and patient-specific information.

Abstract: An expandable electrode cuff includes a first flange member, a second flange member, and a third flange member, which together provide a variable-sized lumen about a nerve.

Abstract: A method for identifying a coronal suture on a cranium can include acquiring image data of craniums for a plurality of patients. A database can be created that includes spatial relationships of various craniometric landmarks of the plurality of patients sorted by a desired population characteristic. A region of interest can be established that is based on a variance of locations of the craniometric landmarks between the plurality of patients for the desired characteristic. A criteria search can be performed of acquired image data from a specific patient that is limited to only the region of interest to identify a coronal suture for that specific patient.

Abstract: A plating system for stabilization of a bony segment includes a plate engageable to at least first and second bony elements. For spinal stabilization, the plate is attached to the antero-lateral portions of at least first and second vertebrae and is structured to facilitate engagement of the plate to the vertebrae from an approach extending in the anterior-posterior directions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include instruments and methods for providing surgical access to a surgical site. Some embodiments include a flexible arm that adjustably holds a retractor blade to enable access to the surgical site.

Abstract: Techniques for adjusting stimulation are disclosed. A medical device measures an impedance associated with one or more electrodes, e.g., the impedance presented to the medical device by a total electrical circuit that includes the one or more electrodes, the conductors associated with the electrodes, and tissue proximate to the electrodes. The medical device stores at least one patient-specific relationship between impedance and a stimulation parameter, and adjusts the value of the stimulation parameter based on the measured impedance according to the relationship. The medical device may store multiple relationships, and select one the relationships based on, for example, an activity level of the patient, posture of the patient, or a current stimulation program or electrode combination used to deliver stimulation. By adjusting a stimulation parameter, such as amplitude, according to such a relationship, the stimulation intensity as perceived by the patient may be kept substantially constant.

Abstract: A holding device for a tricuspid prosthetic tissue heart valve which permits the commissure support struts to be drawn toward one another by increasing the tension on the threads which attach the holder to the valve. The resulting tapered valve configuration facilitates valve insertion and reduces the possibility of damaging the valve tissue during implantation.

Abstract: A pacemaker which operates in an atrial synchronized modality when the sensed atrial rate is within a physiologic range and which paces at a sensor determined rate when the atrial rate is above or below the physiologic range.

Abstract: A body stimulation system including external components for generating and transmitting programming signals and implantable components including a signal generator with at least one alterable operating characteristic, a stimulation signal delivering system and circuit responsive to receive programming signals for establishing the operating characteristic in predetermined correspondence therewith. The stimulation signal delivering system is connected to the operating characteristic establishing circuitry for receiving the programming signals. In a preferred embodiment, the external components are prevented from transmitting programming signals during a stimulation signal and, more preferably, for a predetermined period following a stimulation signal. The predetermined period may be established such that the external system is activated during the refractory period of the tissue being stimulated.