Patent ID: 6324422
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
A method of detecting an arrhythmia hidden by pacing in a pacemaker/defibrillator, comprising the steps of:(a) increasing a pace cycle length and delaying a next occurring pacing pulse by the increased pace cycle length;(b) analyzing a sensed cardiac signal to determine the presence of an arrhythmia;(c) repeating steps (a) and (b) a plurality of times;(d) decreasing the pace cycle length and advancing the next occurring pacing pulse by the decreased pace cycle length;(e) analyzing the sensed cardiac signal to determine the presence of an arrhythmia;(f) repeating steps (d) and (e) a plurality of times; and,wherein steps (a)-(f) are performed in a manner so that an average pace cycle length achieved over a period spanning steps (a) through (f) is equal to a desired pace cycle length.