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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 2009
Filed:
May. 15, 2007
Robert A. Betzold, Fridley, MN (US);
David A. Casavant, Reading, MA (US);
Paul A. Belk, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Thomas J. Mullen, Ham Lake, MN (US);
John C. Stroebel, Blaine, MN (US);
Steven R. Hornberger, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Todd J. Sheldon, North Oaks, MN (US);
Douglas A. Peterson, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Robert A. Betzold, Fridley, MN (US);
David A. Casavant, Reading, MA (US);
Paul A. Belk, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Thomas J. Mullen, Ham Lake, MN (US);
John C. Stroebel, Blaine, MN (US);
Steven R. Hornberger, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Todd J. Sheldon, North Oaks, MN (US);
Douglas A. Peterson, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
Pacing parameters are provided to address cross talk and intrinsic ventricular events occurring within a predefined blanking period following an atrial event. The parameters are used in conjunction with protocol for minimizing or reducing ventricular pacing, wherein ignoring intrinsic ventricular events during the blanking period might otherwise affect the performance of the protocol.