Sorin Biomedica S.p.a.

Bruno Inguaggiato

Giorgio Corbucci

The sensor is intended preferably for use in conjunction with a heart pacemaker whose stimulation rate is variable in dependence on the physical activity of the wearer. The sensor includes a mass of mercury which, in use, can assume a shape determined by the gravitational force and variable as a result of the forces applied to the mass due to movement. Detector means sensitive to the variations in shape generate signals which can be used as activity monitoring signals.

Activity sensor, particularly for heart pacemakers

A cardiostimulator device includes an accelerometric sensor positioned on the electrode or cathetar intended to be inserted in the cardiac mass, possibly being associated with a stimulating or sensing electrode. In this way, it is possible to regulate the frequency (and in general all the methods) of stimulation in dependence on the so-called natural heart acceleration correlated to the physical activity of the patient.

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Milan, Italy

Bruno Inguaggiato