The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2008
Filed:
Feb. 07, 2005
Annapurna Karicherla, Valencia, CA (US);
Kevin L. Morgan, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Gene A. Bornzin, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Sheldon Williams, Green Valley, CA (US);
Annapurna Karicherla, Valencia, CA (US);
Kevin L. Morgan, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Gene A. Bornzin, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Sheldon Williams, Green Valley, CA (US);
Pacesetter, Inc., Sylmar, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for and method of measuring pressure through a septum in a patient's heart is disclosed. A lead inserted into the right side of a heart is routed through the septum to gain access to the left side of the heart. The lead includes an attachment structure that secures the lead to one or both of the septal walls. The attachment structure may include at least one protruding tine, membrane, inflatable balloon, involuted spiral or J-lead that engage one or more sides of the septum. The lead also includes one or more sensors for measuring cardiac pressure on the left side of the heart and, as necessary, the right side of the heart.