Patent ID: 7974708
Filing Date: 2011-07-05
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. An adaptive-rate pacing device, comprising: an adaptive-rate sensor module; an adaptive-rate sensor coupled to the adaptive-rate sensor module, the adaptive-rate sensor adapted to measure an activity level of an individual and communicate a signal proportional to the activity level to the adaptive-rate sensor module; a monitor module coupled to the adaptive-rate sensor module, the monitor module adapted to monitor a plurality of maximum intrinsic heart rates and sensor-indicated rates each associated with one maximum intrinsic heart rate of the plurality of maximum intrinsic heart rates; a calculator module coupled to the monitor module, the calculator module adapted to calculate a plurality of differences each between one maximum intrinsic heart rate of the plurality of maximum intrinsic heart rates and the sensor-indicated rate associated with the one maximum intrinsic heart rate; and an adjuster module coupled to the calculator module, the adjuster module adapted to adjust the adaptive-rate pacing device using the plurality of differences.