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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 04, 2009
Joseph M. Pastore, Concord, OH (US);
Shantha Arcot-krishnamurthy, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Robert Shipley, Austin, TX (US);
Allan C. Shuros, St. Paul, MN (US);
Joseph M. Pastore, Concord, OH (US);
Shantha Arcot-Krishnamurthy, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Robert Shipley, Austin, TX (US);
Allan C. Shuros, St. Paul, MN (US);
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A device and method for delivering electrical stimulation to the heart in order to improve cardiac function in heart failure patients. The stimulation is delivered as high-output pacing in which the stimulation is excitatory and also of sufficient energy to augment myocardial contractility. The device may be configured to deliver high-output pacing upon detection of cardiac decompensation.