Patent ID: 7769451

Claim:
A method for optimizing cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), the method comprising: conducting a baseline measurement of a physical parameter of a patient before initiating CRT; performing an implantation process including implanting a pacing device and pacing leads in the patient, the pacing device and pacing leads for providing the CRT; initiating CRT on the patient; measuring the physical parameter of the patient after initiation of the CRT; comparing the measured physical parameter after initiation of the CRT to the baseline measure of the physical parameter to analyze the patient's response to the CRT; and based upon the comparison of the measured physical parameter to the baseline measure of the physical parameter, adjusting the CRT during the implantation process to improve the patient's analyzed response to the CRT, and wherein the physical parameter comprises the concentration of a blood biochemical; and wherein the blood biochemical is B-type Neurouretic Peptide (BNP).