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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2005
James O. Gilkerson, Stillwater, MN (US);
Yongxing Zhang, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Yunlong Zhang, Mounds View, MN (US);
Sophia Wang, New Brighton, MN (US);
James O. Gilkerson, Stillwater, MN (US);
Yongxing Zhang, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Yunlong Zhang, Mounds View, MN (US);
Sophia Wang, New Brighton, MN (US);
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
An implantable medical device for generating a cardiac pressure-volume loop, the implantable medical device comprising a pulse generator including control circuitry, a first cardiac lead including a proximal end and a distal end and coupled to the pulse generator at the proximal end, a first electrode located at the distal end of the cardiac lead and operatively coupled to the control circuitry, a sound sensor operatively coupled to the control circuitry, and a pressure sensor operatively coupled to the control circuitry, wherein the implantable medical device is adapted for measuring intracardiac impedance. A method of using the implantable medical device to optimize therapy delivered to the heart.