Patent ID: 8005551
Filing Date: 2011-08-23
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
1. An implantable medical device comprising: signal generation circuitry that delivers power to a sensor carried by an implantable medical lead that is connected to the implantable medical device, wherein the lead includes at least one conductor that is coupled to an electrode and the sensor, and the signal generation circuitry delivers power to the sensor via the conductor; and a processor to control delivery of power by the signal generation circuitry, communicate with the sensor via the conductor, and suspend a function of the implantable medical device during at least one of delivery of power to the sensor or communication with the sensor; and a therapy delivery module that delivers stimulation to a patient via the conductor and the electrode, wherein the processor provides a signal to the sensor via the conductor, the signal indicating an upcoming delivery of stimulation by the therapy delivery module, and wherein the sensor disconnects an energy storage element from the conductor in response to the signal.