Patent ID: 7848812
Filing Date: 2010-12-07
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A method of programming a tissue stimulation therapy device based on an elective power source service date, comprising: providing a programmer; providing a display; providing an implantable tissue stimulation therapy device having a power source of a known energy amount, the device communicably coupled to the programmer and the display, wherein the tissue stimulation therapy device comprises a baroreflex activation device; proposing one or more therapy parameters for the device with the programmer, each therapy parameter having a known energy consumption associated therewith; automatically determining a predicted elective service date of the power source based on the one or more proposed therapy parameters and the known energy amount of the power source; providing an indication of the predicted elective power source service date to an operator with the display; and in response to the operator reviewing the indicated predicted elective power source service date and selecting the one or more proposed therapy parameters based on the indicated predicted elective service date, transmitting the selected one or more therapy parameters to the device.