Patent ID: 8046063
Filing Date: 2011-10-25
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: operating an implantable medical device (IMD) having pacing capabilities according to a Ventricular Pacing Protocol (VPP); monitoring performance of the IMD including frequency of occurrence of ventricular pacing while operating according to the VPP; classifying an AV conduction status based upon the performance of the IMD while operating according to the VPP, wherein the conduction status is given a first classification or a second classification responsive to the monitored frequency of occurrence of ventricular pacing and wherein the frequency of occurrence of ventricular pacing is lower for the first classification than for the second classification; determining presence of a condition allowing for selection of a first response or a second response; and responsive to the presence of the condition, selecting the first response when the AV conduction status has been given the first classification and selecting the second response when the AV conduction status has been given the second classification.