IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY FOR CARDIAC THERAPY

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IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY FOR CARDIAC THERAPY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18667455 titled 'IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY FOR CARDIAC THERAPY

The patent application describes techniques for advancing an implantable medical device with a tissue-piercing electrode to deliver cardiac therapy or sense electrical activity in specific regions of the heart.

The tissue-piercing electrode can be guided towards the triangle of Koch region in the right atrium or through the coronary sinus to target the left ventricular myocardium.
An imagable material is incorporated into the electrode and the device for imaging purposes.
Image information of the heart and the device is acquired using two-dimensional imaging to aid in orientation.
Orientation information is generated based on the acquired image information to assist in precise placement of the device.

Potential Applications: - Improved delivery of cardiac therapy in specific regions of the heart. - Enhanced visualization of the implantable medical device during placement procedures.

Problems Solved: - Targeting specific regions of the heart accurately for therapy delivery. - Ensuring proper orientation of the implantable medical device during placement.

Benefits: - Increased precision in cardiac therapy delivery. - Enhanced imaging capabilities for better visualization during procedures.

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Cardiac Therapy Delivery System This technology could be utilized in the medical device industry for developing more precise and effective cardiac therapy delivery systems, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing procedural risks.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of imagable materials in the electrode and device improve the visualization during placement procedures? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology on the field of cardiac therapy delivery systems?

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in imaging technologies for implantable medical devices and their applications in cardiac therapy delivery systems.

Original Abstract Submitted

Various techniques include advancing an implantable medical device comprising a tissue-piercing electrode toward the triangle of Koch region of the right atrium or through the coronary sinus to deliver cardiac therapy to or sense electrical activity of the left ventricle in the basal region, septal region, or basal-septal region of the left ventricular myocardium of a patient's heart. The tissue-piercing electrode may include an imagable material. The implantable medical device may include an imagable member made of an imagable material coupled to a housing or a lead of the implantable medical device. Image information representing the patient's heart and the imagable material may be acquired using two-dimensional imaging. Orientation information representing the implantable medical device may be generated based on the acquired image information.