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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 30, 2004
Robert G. Hauser, Long Lake, MN (US);
Roger W. Dahl, Andover, MN (US);
Bruce H. Kenknight, Robbinsdale, MN (US);
Robert G. Hauser, Long Lake, MN (US);
Roger W. Dahl, Andover, MN (US);
Bruce H. Kenknight, Robbinsdale, MN (US);
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
An implantable system includes a housing configured for subcutaneous, non-intrathoracic placement in a patient, and a plurality of electrodes coupled to the housing, each of the plurality of electrodes configured for subcutaneous, non-intrathoracic placement in the patient. Detection circuitry is provided in the housing and coupled to the plurality of electrodes. The detection circuitry is configured to detect cardiac activity necessitating a cardiac stimulation therapy. Energy delivery circuitry is provided in the housing and coupled to the plurality of electrodes. The energy delivery circuitry is configured to deliver the cardiac stimulation therapy.