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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 21, 2010
Joseph M. Pastore, Concord, OH (US);
Rodney W. Salo, Fridley, MN (US);
Jesse W. Hartley, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Andrew P. Kramer, Marine on St. Croix, MN (US);
Jeffrey E. Stahmann, Ramsey, MN (US);
Joseph M. Pastore, Concord, OH (US);
Rodney W. Salo, Fridley, MN (US);
Jesse W. Hartley, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Andrew P. Kramer, Marine on St. Croix, MN (US);
Jeffrey E. Stahmann, Ramsey, MN (US);
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A method and device for delivering pre-excitation pacing to prevent or reduce cardiac remodeling following a myocardial infarction is described. The pre-excitation pacing is modulated in accordance with an assessment of cardiac function in order to balance the beneficial effects of stress reduction with hemodynamic compromise.