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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 02, 1999
Filed:
Feb. 23, 1998
Jos W van Hove, Schiedam, NL;
Vivatron Medical, B.V., Dieren, NL;
Abstract
There is provided a rate responsive pacemaker with the capability of dynamically changing the rate response control algorithm. Periodic measurements of the rate response correlation function provide information for determining any desired adjustment to the correlation function. A learning routine tracks changes in the measurements, and from this history automatically adjusts the interval between measurements to optimize the frequency of such measurements. The pacemaker of this invention further provides for an improved adaptation of the rate response function post-implant, by providing for multiple measurements and rate function adjustments daily in order to more quickly adapt the initially set function to patient conditions.