Patents Examined by Carl H. Kamm
  • Method and apparatus to optimize pacing based on intensity of acoustic signal
    Patent number: 5554177
    Abstract: An acoustic sensor is located in association with a patient's heart to detect abnormal heart sounds and a processor isolates abnormal heart sounds therefrom. The characteristics of these heart sounds are monitored while adjustments are made to the timing of pacing pulses to achieve a better heart function through pacing therapy. Particular adaption to cardiomyopathy is shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Kieval, Orhan Soykan