CA2422751A1 - Subcutaneous only implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and optional pacer - Google Patents
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Abstract
A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator is disclosed which has an electrically active canister which houses a source of electrical energy, a capacitor, and operational circuitry that senses the presence of potentially fatal heart rhythms. At least one subcutaneous electrode that servers as the opposite electrode from the canister is attached to the canister via a lead system Cardioversion-defibrillation energy is delivered when the operaional circuitry senses a potentially fatal heart rhythm. There are no transvenous, intracardiac, or epicardial electrodes. A method of subcutaneously implanting the cardioverter-defibrillator is also disclosed as well as a kit for conducting the method.
Claims (137)
1. A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator compromising:
(a) an electrically active canister that serves as either an anode or a cathode of the cardioverter-defibrillator wherein the canister houses a source of electrical energy, a capacitor, and operational circuitry that senses the presence of potentially fatal heart rhythms;
(b) a subcutaneous electrode that serves as the opposite electrode from the canister (either the anode or the cathode);
(c) a lead system electrically attaching the electrode to the canister;
(d) means for delivering electrical cardioversion-defibrillation energy when the operational circuitry senses a potentially fatal heart rhythm; and (e) the absence of a transvenous, intracardic, or epicardial electrode.
(a) an electrically active canister that serves as either an anode or a cathode of the cardioverter-defibrillator wherein the canister houses a source of electrical energy, a capacitor, and operational circuitry that senses the presence of potentially fatal heart rhythms;
(b) a subcutaneous electrode that serves as the opposite electrode from the canister (either the anode or the cathode);
(c) a lead system electrically attaching the electrode to the canister;
(d) means for delivering electrical cardioversion-defibrillation energy when the operational circuitry senses a potentially fatal heart rhythm; and (e) the absence of a transvenous, intracardic, or epicardial electrode.
2. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 wherein the electrical cardioversion-defibrillating voltage is equal to or greater than 800 Volts.
3. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 wherein the electrical cardioversion-defibrillating energy ranges from about 40 Joules to about 150 Joules.
4. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 wherein the subcutaneous electrode is a composite electrode comprising:
(a) a cardioversion-defibrillation electrode;
(b) a first sensing electrode; and (c) a second sensing electrode electrically insulated and spaced apart from the first sensing electrode.
(a) a cardioversion-defibrillation electrode;
(b) a first sensing electrode; and (c) a second sensing electrode electrically insulated and spaced apart from the first sensing electrode.
5. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 4 wherein the first sensing electrode is located at the distal end of the subcutaneous electrode, the second sensing electrode is located about 1 to about 10 cm proximal to the first sensing electrode, and the cardioversion-defibrillation electrode is located proximal to the second sensing electrode.
6. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 5 wherein the first and second sensing electrodes are spaced apart by about 4 cm.
7. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 4 wherein the first sensing electrode is located at the distal end of the subcutaneous electrode, the cardioversion-defibrillation electrode is located proximal to the first sensing electrode, and the second sensing electrode is located proximal to the cardioversion-defibrillation sensing electrode.
8. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 4 wherein the cardioversion-defibrillation electrode is located at the distal end of the subcutaneous electrode, the first sensing electrode is located proximally to the cardioversion-defibrillation electrode, and the second sensing electrode is located about 1 to about 10 cm proximal to the first sensing electrode.
9. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 8 wherein the first and second sensing electrodes are spaced apart by about 4 cm.
10. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 wherein the operational circuitry can also sense the presence of bradycardia rhythm.
11. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 10 further comprising means for delivering cardiac pacing energy when the operational circuitry senses a bradycardia rhythm.
12. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 wherein the operational circuitry is programmable.
13. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 wherein the operational circuitry can detect tachycardia.
14. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 13 further comprising means for delivering antitachycardia pacing when the operational circuitry senses a tachycardia rhythm.
15. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 13.
Wherein the ventricular tachycardia detected is greater than 240 beats per minute.
Wherein the ventricular tachycardia detected is greater than 240 beats per minute.
16. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 wherein the operational circuitry can detect atrial tachycardia and atrial fibrillation.
17. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 wherein the operational circuitry can induce ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation.
18. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 17 wherein the ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation is induced by shocks on the T wave.
19. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 17 wherein the ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation is induced by low direct current voltage applied during the entire cardiac cycle.
20. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 2 wherein the electrical cardioversion-defibrillating energy ranges from about 800 volts to about 2000 volts.
21. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 wherein the electrical cardioversion-defibrillating energy is delivered in a biphasic wave form.
22. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 wherein the capacitance is about 50 to about 200 micro farads.
23. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 wherein the canister is malleable.
24. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 wherein the canister is provided with at least one sensing electrode.
25. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 wherein the canister is provided with one or more sensing electrodes, the subcutaneous electrode is provided with one or more sensing electrodes, and means for selecting two sensing electrodes from the sensing electrodes located on the canister and the sensing electrode located on the subcutaneous electrode that provide adequate QRS wave detection.
26. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 comprising an additional subcutaneous electrode that serves as the opposite electrode from the canister (either the anode or the cathode) and the same polarity as the original subcutaneous electrode.
27. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 comprising an additional subcutaneous electrode that serves as the opposite electrode from the original subcutaneous electrode (either the anode or the cathode) and the same polarity as the canister.
28. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 wherein the electrical cardioversion-defibrillating energy is delivered for about 10 to about 20 milliseconds total duration and with the initial positive phase containing approximately 2/3 of the energy delivered.
29. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 further comprising an attachment member located at the distal end of the subcutaneous electrode for attaching the subcutaneous electrode to nearby tissue.
30. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 wherein the operational circuitry comprises an impedance detection for measuring the undulations in transthoracic impedance created during respiration.
31. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 30 wherein the operational circuitry can also measure the cardiac output using transthoracic impedance.
32. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 16 wherein the operational circuitry can deliver defibrillation energy to treat the detected atrial fibrillation.
33. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 1 wherein the canister is long, thin, and curved such that it is shaped to be subcutaneously implanted adjacent to and parallel with ribs of a patent.
34. A method of implanting a subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator in a patient comprising the steps of:
(1) making only one skin incision in the thoracic region of the patient;
(2) inserting a curved introducer through the skin incision to make a subcutaneous path in the thoracic region such that the path terminates subcutaneously at a location that if a straight line were drawn from the skin incision to the path termination the line would intersect the heart of the patient;
(3) implanting an electrode subcutaneously at the path termination point;
(4) placing an electrically active canister subcutaneously at the skin incision point wherein the canister contains a source of electrical energy and operational circuitry that senses the presence of potentially fatal heart rhythms and has means for delivering electrical cardioversion-defibrillation energy using the canister as either the anode or the cathode and using the electrode as the opposite electrode from the canister, and wherein the canister is electrically connected to the electrode; and (5) closing the skin incision.
(1) making only one skin incision in the thoracic region of the patient;
(2) inserting a curved introducer through the skin incision to make a subcutaneous path in the thoracic region such that the path terminates subcutaneously at a location that if a straight line were drawn from the skin incision to the path termination the line would intersect the heart of the patient;
(3) implanting an electrode subcutaneously at the path termination point;
(4) placing an electrically active canister subcutaneously at the skin incision point wherein the canister contains a source of electrical energy and operational circuitry that senses the presence of potentially fatal heart rhythms and has means for delivering electrical cardioversion-defibrillation energy using the canister as either the anode or the cathode and using the electrode as the opposite electrode from the canister, and wherein the canister is electrically connected to the electrode; and (5) closing the skin incision.
35. The method of implanting a subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 34 further comprising the step of injecting a local anesthetic through the curved introducer.
36. The method of implanting a subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 34 wherein the skin incision is located in the left anterior axillary line approximately at the level of the patient's cardiac apex.
37. The method of implanting a subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 36 wherein the electrode is subcutaneously implanted in the left posterior axillary line lateral to the left scapula.
38. The method of implanting a subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 36 wherein the canister is subcutaneously implanted in the left inframammary crease of the patient.
39. The method of implanting a subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 34 wherein the skin incision is located in the left posterior axillary line of the patient approximately at a level lateral to the tip of the left scapula of the patient.
40. The method of implanting a subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 39 wherein the electrode is implanted in the anterior precordial region of the patient.
41. The method of implanting a subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 40 wherein the electrode is implanted in the inframammary crease of the patient.
42. The method of implanting a subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 34 wherein the operational circuitry can detect the presence of bradycardia rhythms.
43. The method of implanting a subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator of Claim 42 wherein the device has means of delivering electrical cardiac pacing energy when the operational circuitry senses a bradycardia rhythm.
44. A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator kit comprising:
(a) a tray for storing the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator;
(b) an electrically active canister that serves as either an anode or a cathode of the cardioverter-defibrillator wherein the canister houses a source of electrical energy and operational circuitry that senses the presence of potentially fatal heart rhythms stored in the tray;
(c) an electrode that serves as the opposite electrode from the canister (either the anode or the cathode) stored in the tray;
(d) a lead system electrically attaching the electrode to the canister stored in the tray; and (e) means for delivering electrical cardioversion-defibrillation energy when the operational circuitry senses a potentially fatal heart rhythm stored in the tray.
(a) a tray for storing the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator;
(b) an electrically active canister that serves as either an anode or a cathode of the cardioverter-defibrillator wherein the canister houses a source of electrical energy and operational circuitry that senses the presence of potentially fatal heart rhythms stored in the tray;
(c) an electrode that serves as the opposite electrode from the canister (either the anode or the cathode) stored in the tray;
(d) a lead system electrically attaching the electrode to the canister stored in the tray; and (e) means for delivering electrical cardioversion-defibrillation energy when the operational circuitry senses a potentially fatal heart rhythm stored in the tray.
45. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator kit of Claim 44 further comprising a curved introduces stored in the tray.
46. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator kit of Claim 45 further comprising a local anesthetic for injecting through the curved introducer stored in the tray.
47. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator kit of Claim 45 further comprising a curved rigid peel away sheath stored in the kit.
48. A cardioverter-defibrillator for subcutaneous implantation, comprising:
a canister comprising a biocompatible housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and defining at least one electrically conductive surface on an outer surface of the biocompatible housing and electrically connected to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
an electrically inert lead comprising a substantially pliant and directable cannula adaptably connected to the canister; and a lead electrode formed on a distal end of the electrically inert and electrically interfaced to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the at least one electrically conductive surface.
a canister comprising a biocompatible housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and defining at least one electrically conductive surface on an outer surface of the biocompatible housing and electrically connected to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
an electrically inert lead comprising a substantially pliant and directable cannula adaptably connected to the canister; and a lead electrode formed on a distal end of the electrically inert and electrically interfaced to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the at least one electrically conductive surface.
49. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, further comprising:
at least one sensing electrode formed on and electrically insulated from the at least one electrically conductive surface and electrically interfaced to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
at least one sensing electrode formed on and electrically insulated from the at least one electrically conductive surface and electrically interfaced to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
50. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, further comprising:
at least one electrically insulated surface defined on the outer surface of the biocompatible housing and juxtaposed to the at least one electrically conductive surface.
at least one electrically insulated surface defined on the outer surface of the biocompatible housing and juxtaposed to the at least one electrically conductive surface.
51. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 50, further comprising:
at least one sensing electrode formed on the at least one electrically insulated surface and electrically interfaced to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
at least one sensing electrode formed on the at least one electrically insulated surface and electrically interfaced to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
52. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 50, further comprising:
a focused margin bounding the at least one electrically conductive surface from the at least one electrically insulated surface and defining a concentrated electrically conductive surface within the at least one electrically insulated surface.
a focused margin bounding the at least one electrically conductive surface from the at least one electrically insulated surface and defining a concentrated electrically conductive surface within the at least one electrically insulated surface.
53. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 50, wherein the at least one electrically insulated surface is constructed from at least one of a silicon, polyurethane, ceramic, titanium-ceramic bonded, Parylene-coated, and similarly characteristic biocompatible material.
54. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, further comprising:
monitoring circuitry integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and deriving physiological measures relating to at least one of QRS signal morphology, QRS
signal frequency content, QRS R-R interval stability data, and QRS amplitude characteristics.
monitoring circuitry integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and deriving physiological measures relating to at least one of QRS signal morphology, QRS
signal frequency content, QRS R-R interval stability data, and QRS amplitude characteristics.
55. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, further comprising:
a pulse generator integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and producing an anti-arrhythmia waveform for anti-arrhythmia therapy via the at least one electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
a pulse generator integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and producing an anti-arrhythmia waveform for anti-arrhythmia therapy via the at least one electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
56. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 55, further comprising:
the pulse generator generating the anti-arrhythmia waveform as a biphasic waveform with characteristics comprising at least one of a capacitance between approximately 50 µF and 200 µF, voltage between approximately 800 V and 2000 V, energy between 40 J and 150 J, and a duration between approximately 5 msec to 25 msec.
the pulse generator generating the anti-arrhythmia waveform as a biphasic waveform with characteristics comprising at least one of a capacitance between approximately 50 µF and 200 µF, voltage between approximately 800 V and 2000 V, energy between 40 J and 150 J, and a duration between approximately 5 msec to 25 msec.
57. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 56, further comprising:
the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry initiating the anti-arrhythmia therapy upon a cardiac ventricular rate of around 240 bpm sustained over an at least 4 second interval.
the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry initiating the anti-arrhythmia therapy upon a cardiac ventricular rate of around 240 bpm sustained over an at least 4 second interval.
58. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 56, further comprising:
the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry confirming the anti-arrhythmia therapy upon a cardiac ventricular rate of around 240 bpm sustained over an approximately 1 second interval.
the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry confirming the anti-arrhythmia therapy upon a cardiac ventricular rate of around 240 bpm sustained over an approximately 1 second interval.
59. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 56, further comprising:
the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry terminating the anti-arrhythmia therapy upon a cardiac ventricular rate of around 240 bpm sustained over an at least 4 second interval.
the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry terminating the anti-arrhythmia therapy upon a cardiac ventricular rate of around 240 bpm sustained over an at least 4 second interval.
60. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 56, further comprising:
power supply components integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, consisting essentially of four or more batteries and four or more capacitors and providing power sufficient to generate the anti-arrhythmia waveform.
power supply components integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, consisting essentially of four or more batteries and four or more capacitors and providing power sufficient to generate the anti-arrhythmia waveform.
61. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, further comprising:
pacing circuitry operatively conjunctive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry which generates at least one of an anti-bradycardia and an anti-tachycardia pacing waveform via the at least one electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
pacing circuitry operatively conjunctive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry which generates at least one of an anti-bradycardia and an anti-tachycardia pacing waveform via the at least one electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
62. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, further comprising:
induction circuitry integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry which generates low amplitude voltage on a T-wave of an ECG via the at least one electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
induction circuitry integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry which generates low amplitude voltage on a T-wave of an ECG via the at least one electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
63. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, further comprising:
a downward taper continuously formed along an exterior periphery of the biocompatible housing terminating substantially at a surface opposite a connection port to the electrically inert lead.
a downward taper continuously formed along an exterior periphery of the biocompatible housing terminating substantially at a surface opposite a connection port to the electrically inert lead.
64. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 63, further comprising:
a pair of semi-converging tapers continuously formed about opposite sides of the downward taper and terminating substantially at the surface opposite the connection port to the electrically inert lead.
a pair of semi-converging tapers continuously formed about opposite sides of the downward taper and terminating substantially at the surface opposite the connection port to the electrically inert lead.
65. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, further comprising:
a radian bend continuously formed approximately axial to the biocompatible housing.
a radian bend continuously formed approximately axial to the biocompatible housing.
66. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 65, further comprising:
a cross-section defined approximately transverse to the biocompatible housing and comprising at least one of a square and rectangular shapes.
a cross-section defined approximately transverse to the biocompatible housing and comprising at least one of a square and rectangular shapes.
67. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, further comprising:
at least one of a fractalized and a wrinkled surface formed on the outer surface of the biocompatible housing.
at least one of a fractalized and a wrinkled surface formed on the outer surface of the biocompatible housing.
68. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, further comprising:
biocompatible housing is constructed from at least one of a titanium alloy and similarly characteristic biocompatible material, such material being malleable.
biocompatible housing is constructed from at least one of a titanium alloy and similarly characteristic biocompatible material, such material being malleable.
69. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, further comprising:
monitoring circuitry integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and obtaining physiological measures via at least one of the lead electrode and the at least one electrically conductive surface.
monitoring circuitry integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and obtaining physiological measures via at least one of the lead electrode and the at least one electrically conductive surface.
70. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, further comprising:
the lead electrode formed non-circumferentially on the electrically inert lead and with an overall length of an electrically active component of less than approximately 10 cm.
the lead electrode formed non-circumferentially on the electrically inert lead and with an overall length of an electrically active component of less than approximately 10 cm.
71. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, further comprising:
the lead electrode interfacing with high voltage and low impedance circuitry.
the lead electrode interfacing with high voltage and low impedance circuitry.
72. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 71, further comprising:
a plurality of sensing electrodes formed on the electrically inert lead, each sensing electrode interfacing with low voltage and high impedance circuitry.
a plurality of sensing electrodes formed on the electrically inert lead, each sensing electrode interfacing with low voltage and high impedance circuitry.
73. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 72, further comprising:
each such sensing electrode formed distal to the lead electrode.
each such sensing electrode formed distal to the lead electrode.
74. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 72, further comprising:
each such sensing electrode formed proximal to the lead electrode.
each such sensing electrode formed proximal to the lead electrode.
75. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 72, further comprising:
at least one such sensing electrode formed distal to the lead electrode and at least one such sensing electrode formed proximal to the lead electrode.
at least one such sensing electrode formed distal to the lead electrode and at least one such sensing electrode formed proximal to the lead electrode.
76. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 72, further comprising:
at least one such sensing electrode formed non-circumferentially on the electrically inert lead.
at least one such sensing electrode formed non-circumferentially on the electrically inert lead.
77. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, further comprising:
at least one further electrically inert lead comprising a substantially pliant and directable cannula connected on the proximal end to the canister;
at least one further lead electrode formed on a distal end of the at least one further electrically inert lead and electrically interfaced to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry; and switching circuitry to selectively deliver an electrical therapy between the at least one electrically conductive surface and one or more of the lead electrodes on the electrically inert leads.
at least one further electrically inert lead comprising a substantially pliant and directable cannula connected on the proximal end to the canister;
at least one further lead electrode formed on a distal end of the at least one further electrically inert lead and electrically interfaced to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry; and switching circuitry to selectively deliver an electrical therapy between the at least one electrically conductive surface and one or more of the lead electrodes on the electrically inert leads.
78. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, further comprising:
a plurality of pliant bends formed in the electrically inert lead to form a serpiginous lead implantation.
a plurality of pliant bends formed in the electrically inert lead to form a serpiginous lead implantation.
79. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, further comprising:
an anchor segment fixedly attached to the distal end of the electrically inert lead to form a secured lead implantation.
an anchor segment fixedly attached to the distal end of the electrically inert lead to form a secured lead implantation.
80. A cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 48, wherein the electrically inert lead is constructed from at least one of a silicon, polyurethane, ceramic, and similarly characteristic biocompatible material.
81. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator with electrically active canister for minimally invasive implantation, comprising:
a subcutaneously implantable canister comprising a sterilizable biocompatible housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry interfaceable through the biocompatible housing via an electrically isolated connector block, the biocompatible housing defining at least one electrically conductive surface on the outer surface of the biocompatible housing and electrically connected to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
an electrically inert lead comprising a substantially pliant and directable cannula enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block; and a lead electrode formed on a distal end of the electrically inert lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the at least one electrically conductive surface.
a subcutaneously implantable canister comprising a sterilizable biocompatible housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry interfaceable through the biocompatible housing via an electrically isolated connector block, the biocompatible housing defining at least one electrically conductive surface on the outer surface of the biocompatible housing and electrically connected to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
an electrically inert lead comprising a substantially pliant and directable cannula enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block; and a lead electrode formed on a distal end of the electrically inert lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the at least one electrically conductive surface.
82. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 81, further comprising:
the lead electrode further interfacing with sensing circuitry and providing a sensing function to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
the lead electrode further interfacing with sensing circuitry and providing a sensing function to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
83. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 81, further comprising:
a concentrated electrically conducive surface defined about a surface of the biocompatible housing facing the heart.
a concentrated electrically conducive surface defined about a surface of the biocompatible housing facing the heart.
84. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 81, further comprising:
at least one electrically insulated surface defined about a surface of the biocompatible housing facing away from the heart and juxtaposed to the at least one electrically conductive surface.
at least one electrically insulated surface defined about a surface of the biocompatible housing facing away from the heart and juxtaposed to the at least one electrically conductive surface.
85: A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 84, further comprising:
an insulating area substantially interposed between the at least one electrically conductive surface and at the at least one electrically insulated surface.
an insulating area substantially interposed between the at least one electrically conductive surface and at the at least one electrically insulated surface.
86. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 81, further comprising:
at least one sensing electrode formed on and electrically insulated from the at least one electrically conductive surface and electrically interfaced to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, each sensing electrode interfacing with sensing circuitry and providing a sensing function to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
at least one sensing electrode formed on and electrically insulated from the at least one electrically conductive surface and electrically interfaced to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, each sensing electrode interfacing with sensing circuitry and providing a sensing function to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
87. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 86, further comprising:
an electrically insulated surface about each at least one sensing electrode abutting the biocompatible housing and marginal to the at least one electrically conductive surface.
an electrically insulated surface about each at least one sensing electrode abutting the biocompatible housing and marginal to the at least one electrically conductive surface.
88. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 81, further comprising:
a plurality of sensing electrodes formed on the electrically inert lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, each sensing electrode interfacing with sensing circuitry and providing a sensing function to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
a plurality of sensing electrodes formed on the electrically inert lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, each sensing electrode interfacing with sensing circuitry and providing a sensing function to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
89. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 88, further comprising:
each of the sensing electrodes formed in locations comprising at least one of a location distal to the lead electrode, proximal to the lead electrode, and in juxtaposition to the lead electrode.
each of the sensing electrodes formed in locations comprising at least one of a location distal to the lead electrode, proximal to the lead electrode, and in juxtaposition to the lead electrode.
90. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 88, further comprising:
at least one such sensing electrode formed non-circumferentially along an interior surface of the electrically inert lead.
at least one such sensing electrode formed non-circumferentially along an interior surface of the electrically inert lead.
91. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 81, further comprising:
a downward taper continuously formed along an exterior periphery of the biocompatible housing terminating substantially at a surface opposite the connector block;
and a pair of semi-converging tapers continuously formed about opposite sides of the downward taper and terminating substantially at the surface opposite the connector block.
a downward taper continuously formed along an exterior periphery of the biocompatible housing terminating substantially at a surface opposite the connector block;
and a pair of semi-converging tapers continuously formed about opposite sides of the downward taper and terminating substantially at the surface opposite the connector block.
92. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 81, further comprising:
a radian bend continuously formed approximately axial to the biocompatible housing.
a radian bend continuously formed approximately axial to the biocompatible housing.
93. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 81, further comprising:
at least one further electrically inert lead comprising a substantially pliant and directable cannula enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block;
at least one further lead electrode formed on a distal end of the at least one further electrically inert lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the at least one electrically conductive surface; and switching circuitry controllable via the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to selectively deliver an electrical therapy between the at least one electrically conductive surface and one or more of the lead electrodes on the electrically inert leads.
at least one further electrically inert lead comprising a substantially pliant and directable cannula enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block;
at least one further lead electrode formed on a distal end of the at least one further electrically inert lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the at least one electrically conductive surface; and switching circuitry controllable via the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to selectively deliver an electrical therapy between the at least one electrically conductive surface and one or more of the lead electrodes on the electrically inert leads.
94. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 81, further comprising:
an anchor segment comprising an electrically inert anchoring device fixedly attached to the distal end of the electrically inert lead to form a secured lead implantation within soft tissue.
an anchor segment comprising an electrically inert anchoring device fixedly attached to the distal end of the electrically inert lead to form a secured lead implantation within soft tissue.
95. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 81, further comprising:
a pulse generator integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and generating an anti-arrhythmia biphasic waveform with characteristics comprising at least one of a capacitance between approximately 50 µF and 200 µF, voltage between approximately 800 V and 2000 V, energy between 40 J and 150 J, and a duration between approximately 5 msec to 25 msec.
a pulse generator integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and generating an anti-arrhythmia biphasic waveform with characteristics comprising at least one of a capacitance between approximately 50 µF and 200 µF, voltage between approximately 800 V and 2000 V, energy between 40 J and 150 J, and a duration between approximately 5 msec to 25 msec.
96. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 94, further comprising:
self contained power supply components contained within the biocompatible housing and integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, consisting essentially of four or more batteries and four or more capacitors and providing power sufficient to generate the anti-arrhythmia biphasic waveform.
self contained power supply components contained within the biocompatible housing and integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, consisting essentially of four or more batteries and four or more capacitors and providing power sufficient to generate the anti-arrhythmia biphasic waveform.
97. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 81, further providing:
the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry comprising at least one of:
monitoring circuitry deriving physiological measures relating to at least one of QRS signal morphology, QRS signal frequency content, QRS R-R interval stability data, and QRS amplitude characteristics;
a pulse generator producing an anti-arrhythmia waveform for anti-arrhythmia therapy via the at least one electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
pacing circuitry operatively conjunctive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry which generates at least one of an anti-bradycardia and an anti-tachycardia pacing waveform via the at least one electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry; and induction circuitry generating low amplitude voltage on a T-wave of an ECG via the at least one electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry comprising at least one of:
monitoring circuitry deriving physiological measures relating to at least one of QRS signal morphology, QRS signal frequency content, QRS R-R interval stability data, and QRS amplitude characteristics;
a pulse generator producing an anti-arrhythmia waveform for anti-arrhythmia therapy via the at least one electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
pacing circuitry operatively conjunctive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry which generates at least one of an anti-bradycardia and an anti-tachycardia pacing waveform via the at least one electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry; and induction circuitry generating low amplitude voltage on a T-wave of an ECG via the at least one electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
98. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 81, wherein the biocompatible housing is constructed from at least one of a titanium alloy and similarly characteristic biocompatible material, such material being malleable, and the electrically inert lead is constructed from at least one of a silicon, polyurethane, ceramic, and similarly characteristic biocompatible material.
99. A cardioversion-defibrillation device with electrically conductive housing means for subcutaneous implantation, comprising:
means for housing and hermetically containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, the housing means comprising electrically isolated means for externally interfacing to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and defining at least one electrically conductive surface on an outer surface of the housing means that is electrically connected to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry through internal interfacing means;
means for guiding and enclosing one or more conductors connected to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry via the external interfacing means, the enclosing means being substantially pliant and directable; and means for delivering m electrical therapy from a distal end of the guiding means to the at least one electrically conductive surface response to an autonomously detected arrhythmic condition, the electrical therapy delivering means being electrically connected via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
means for housing and hermetically containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, the housing means comprising electrically isolated means for externally interfacing to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and defining at least one electrically conductive surface on an outer surface of the housing means that is electrically connected to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry through internal interfacing means;
means for guiding and enclosing one or more conductors connected to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry via the external interfacing means, the enclosing means being substantially pliant and directable; and means for delivering m electrical therapy from a distal end of the guiding means to the at least one electrically conductive surface response to an autonomously detected arrhythmic condition, the electrical therapy delivering means being electrically connected via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
100. A cardioversion-defibrillation device according to Claim 99, further comprising:
means for monitoring and deriving physiological measures relating to at least one of QRS signal morphology, QRS signal frequency content, QRS R-R interval stability data, and QRS amplitude characteristics;
means for producing an anti-arrhythmia waveform for anti-arrhythmia therapy via the at least one electrically conductive surface and the electrical therapy delivering means responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
means for monitoring and deriving physiological measures relating to at least one of QRS signal morphology, QRS signal frequency content, QRS R-R interval stability data, and QRS amplitude characteristics;
means for producing an anti-arrhythmia waveform for anti-arrhythmia therapy via the at least one electrically conductive surface and the electrical therapy delivering means responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
101. A cardioversion-defibrillation device according to Claim 99, further comprising:
sensing means provided via the electrical therapy delivering means, the sensing means being electrically connected via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to interface with sensing circuitry.
sensing means provided via the electrical therapy delivering means, the sensing means being electrically connected via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to interface with sensing circuitry.
102. A cardioversion-defibrillation device according to Claim 99, further comprising:
sensing means provided abutting and electrically insulated from the housing means, the sensing means being electrically connected via the internal interfacing means to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to interface with sensing circuitry.
sensing means provided abutting and electrically insulated from the housing means, the sensing means being electrically connected via the internal interfacing means to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to interface with sensing circuitry.
103. A cardioversion-defibrillation device according to Claim 99, further comprising:
sensing means provided on the guiding means adjunctively to the electrical therapy delivering means, the sensing mews being electrically connected via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to interface with sensing circuitry.
sensing means provided on the guiding means adjunctively to the electrical therapy delivering means, the sensing mews being electrically connected via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to interface with sensing circuitry.
104. A subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 96, further comprising:
each of the sensing means formed in locations comprising at least one of a location distal to the electrical therapy delivering means, proximal to the electrical therapy delivering means, and in juxtaposition to the electrical therapy delivering means.
each of the sensing means formed in locations comprising at least one of a location distal to the electrical therapy delivering means, proximal to the electrical therapy delivering means, and in juxtaposition to the electrical therapy delivering means.
105. A cardioversion-defibrillation device according to Claim 99, further comprising:
at least one electrically insulated surface defined about a surface of the housing means facing the heart and juxtaposed to the at least one electrically conductive surface, an insulating area being substantially interposed between the at least one electrically conductive surface and the at least one electrically insulated surface.
at least one electrically insulated surface defined about a surface of the housing means facing the heart and juxtaposed to the at least one electrically conductive surface, an insulating area being substantially interposed between the at least one electrically conductive surface and the at least one electrically insulated surface.
106. A cardioversion-defibrillation device according to Claim 99, further comprising:
pulse generating means integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and generating an anti-arrhythmia biphasic waveform with characteristics comprising at least one of a capacitance between approximately 50 µF and 200 µF, voltage between approximately 800 V and 2000 V, energy between 40 J and 150 J, and a duration between approximately 5 msec to 25 msec.
pulse generating means integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and generating an anti-arrhythmia biphasic waveform with characteristics comprising at least one of a capacitance between approximately 50 µF and 200 µF, voltage between approximately 800 V and 2000 V, energy between 40 J and 150 J, and a duration between approximately 5 msec to 25 msec.
107. A cardioversion-defibrillation device according to Claim 99, further comprising:
a downward taper continuously formed along an exterior periphery of the housing means terminating substantially at a surface opposite the external interfacing means; and a pair of semi-converging tapers continuously formed about opposite sides of the downward taper and terminating substantially at the surface opposite the external interfacing means.
a downward taper continuously formed along an exterior periphery of the housing means terminating substantially at a surface opposite the external interfacing means; and a pair of semi-converging tapers continuously formed about opposite sides of the downward taper and terminating substantially at the surface opposite the external interfacing means.
108. A cardioversion-defibrillation device according to Claim 99, further comprising:
a radian bend continuously formed approximately axial to the housing means.
a radian bend continuously formed approximately axial to the housing means.
109. A cardioversion-defibrillation device according to Claim 99, further comprising:
anchoring means fixedly attached to the distal end of the guiding means to form a secured lead implantation within soft tissue.
anchoring means fixedly attached to the distal end of the guiding means to form a secured lead implantation within soft tissue.
110. A cardioversion-defibrillation device according to Claim 99, wherein the housing means is constructed from at least one of a titanium alloy and similarly characteristic biocompatible material, such material being malleable, and the guiding means is constructed from at least one of a silicon, polyurethane, ceramic, and similarly characteristic biocompatible material.
111. An implantable subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator with electrically active canister, comprising:
an implantable canister providing a housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry externally interfaceable via an electrically isolated connector block on a proximal end of the housing, the housing defining an electrically conductive surface on an outer surface and internally connecting electrically to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
a substantially pliant and directable lead enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block, the lead being electrically inert; and a lead electrode circumferentially formed on a distal end of the lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the electrically conductive surface response to an autonomously detected arrhythmic condition.
an implantable canister providing a housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry externally interfaceable via an electrically isolated connector block on a proximal end of the housing, the housing defining an electrically conductive surface on an outer surface and internally connecting electrically to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
a substantially pliant and directable lead enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block, the lead being electrically inert; and a lead electrode circumferentially formed on a distal end of the lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the electrically conductive surface response to an autonomously detected arrhythmic condition.
112. An implantable subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 111, further comprising:
an electrically insulated surface juxtaposed to the discrete electrically conductive surface and substantially interposed therefrom by an electrically insulated area.
an electrically insulated surface juxtaposed to the discrete electrically conductive surface and substantially interposed therefrom by an electrically insulated area.
113. An implantable subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 111, further comprising:
a plurality of sensing electrodes circumferentially formed on the lead and electrically connected with the one or more conductors via the isolated connector block to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, each of the sensing electrodes interfacing with sensing circuitry within the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and providing a sensing function.
a plurality of sensing electrodes circumferentially formed on the lead and electrically connected with the one or more conductors via the isolated connector block to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, each of the sensing electrodes interfacing with sensing circuitry within the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and providing a sensing function.
114. An implantable subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 113, further comprising:
each of the sensing electrodes formed in locations along the lead comprising at least one of contiguous locations distal to the lead electrode, contiguous locations proximal to the lead electrode, and discontinuous locations in juxtaposition to the lead electrode.
each of the sensing electrodes formed in locations along the lead comprising at least one of contiguous locations distal to the lead electrode, contiguous locations proximal to the lead electrode, and discontinuous locations in juxtaposition to the lead electrode.
115. An implantable subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 111, further comprising:
at least one sensing electrode formed on and electrically insulated from the electrically conductive surface and internally electrically connected to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, each sensing electrode interfacing with sensing circuitry within the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and providing a sensing function.
at least one sensing electrode formed on and electrically insulated from the electrically conductive surface and internally electrically connected to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, each sensing electrode interfacing with sensing circuitry within the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and providing a sensing function.
116. An implantable subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 111, further comprising:
an anti-arrhythmic pulse generator integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and generating an anti-arrhythmia biphasic waveform to the electrically conductive surface with characteristics comprising at least one of a capacitance between approximately 50 µF and 200 µF, voltage between approximately 800 V and 2000 V, energy between 40 J and 150 J, and a duration between approximately 5 msec to 25 msec.
an anti-arrhythmic pulse generator integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and generating an anti-arrhythmia biphasic waveform to the electrically conductive surface with characteristics comprising at least one of a capacitance between approximately 50 µF and 200 µF, voltage between approximately 800 V and 2000 V, energy between 40 J and 150 J, and a duration between approximately 5 msec to 25 msec.
117. An implantable subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator with discrete electrically active canister, comprising:
an implantable canister providing a housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry externally interfaceable via an electrically isolated connector block on a proximal end of the housing, the housing defining a discrete electrically conductive surface on an outer surface and internally connecting electrically to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, the housing further defiling an electrically insulated surface juxtaposed to the discrete electrically conductive surface and substantially interposed therefrom by an electrically insulated area;
a substantially pliant and directable lead enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block, the lead being electrically inert; and a lead electrode circumferentially formed on a distal end of the lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the discrete electrically conductive surface response to an autonomously detected arrhythmic condition.
an implantable canister providing a housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry externally interfaceable via an electrically isolated connector block on a proximal end of the housing, the housing defining a discrete electrically conductive surface on an outer surface and internally connecting electrically to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, the housing further defiling an electrically insulated surface juxtaposed to the discrete electrically conductive surface and substantially interposed therefrom by an electrically insulated area;
a substantially pliant and directable lead enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block, the lead being electrically inert; and a lead electrode circumferentially formed on a distal end of the lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the discrete electrically conductive surface response to an autonomously detected arrhythmic condition.
118. An implantable subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 117, further comprising:
at least one sensing electrode formed on at least one of the discrete electrically conductive surface and the electrically insulated surface, the at least one sensing electrode being electrically insulated from the discrete electrically conductive surface and internally electrically connected to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, each sensing electrode interfacing with sensing circuitry within the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and providing a sensing function.
at least one sensing electrode formed on at least one of the discrete electrically conductive surface and the electrically insulated surface, the at least one sensing electrode being electrically insulated from the discrete electrically conductive surface and internally electrically connected to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, each sensing electrode interfacing with sensing circuitry within the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and providing a sensing function.
119. An implantable subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator providing anti-anhythmia therapy, comprising:
an implantable canister providing a housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry externally interfaceable via an electrically isolated connector block on a proximal end of the housing, the housing defining an electrically conductive surface on an outer surface and internally connecting electrically to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry monitoring cardiac physiological conditions;
a substantially plaint and directable lead enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block, the lead being electrically inert; and a lead electrode circumferentially formed on a distal end of the lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an anti-arrhythmic waveform to the electrically conductive surface response to an arrhythmic condition autonomously detected by the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
an implantable canister providing a housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry externally interfaceable via an electrically isolated connector block on a proximal end of the housing, the housing defining an electrically conductive surface on an outer surface and internally connecting electrically to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry, the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry monitoring cardiac physiological conditions;
a substantially plaint and directable lead enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block, the lead being electrically inert; and a lead electrode circumferentially formed on a distal end of the lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an anti-arrhythmic waveform to the electrically conductive surface response to an arrhythmic condition autonomously detected by the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
120. An implantable subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator according to Claim 119, wherein the anti-arrhythmia biphasic waveform has characteristics comprising at least one of capacitance between approximately 50 µF and 200 µF, voltage between approximately 800 V and 2000 V, energy between 40 J and 150 J, and a duration between approximately 5 msec to 25 msce.
121. An implantable subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator monitoring cardiac physiological conditions, comprising:
an implantable canister providing a housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry externally interfaceable via an electrically isolated connector block on a proximal end of the housing, the housing defining an electrically conductive surface on an outer surface and internally connecting electrically to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
a substantially pliant and directable lead enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block, the lead being electrically inert;
a sensing electrode circumferentially formed on a distal end of the lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to sensing circuitry within the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the electrically conductive surface response to an autonomously detected arrhythmic condition;
and monitoring circuitry integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and deriving cardiac physiological measures relating to at least one of QRS signal morphology, QRS signal frequency content, QRS R-R interval stability data, and QRS
amplitude characteristics.
an implantable canister providing a housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry externally interfaceable via an electrically isolated connector block on a proximal end of the housing, the housing defining an electrically conductive surface on an outer surface and internally connecting electrically to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
a substantially pliant and directable lead enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block, the lead being electrically inert;
a sensing electrode circumferentially formed on a distal end of the lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to sensing circuitry within the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the electrically conductive surface response to an autonomously detected arrhythmic condition;
and monitoring circuitry integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and deriving cardiac physiological measures relating to at least one of QRS signal morphology, QRS signal frequency content, QRS R-R interval stability data, and QRS
amplitude characteristics.
122. an implantable subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator providing cardiac pacing, comprising:
an implantable canister providing a housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry externally interfaceable via an electrically isolated connector block on a proximal end of the housing, the housing defining an electrically conductive surface on an outer surface and internally connecting electrically to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
a substantially pliant and directable lead enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block, the lead being electrically inert; and a lead electrode circumferentially formed on a distal end of the lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the electrically conductive surface responsive to an autonomously detected arrhythmic condition; and pacing circuitry operatively conjunctive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry which generates at least one of an anti-bradycardia and an anti-tachycardia pacing waveform via the electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
an implantable canister providing a housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry externally interfaceable via an electrically isolated connector block on a proximal end of the housing, the housing defining an electrically conductive surface on an outer surface and internally connecting electrically to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
a substantially pliant and directable lead enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block, the lead being electrically inert; and a lead electrode circumferentially formed on a distal end of the lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the electrically conductive surface responsive to an autonomously detected arrhythmic condition; and pacing circuitry operatively conjunctive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry which generates at least one of an anti-bradycardia and an anti-tachycardia pacing waveform via the electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
123. An implantable subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator inducing cardiac fibrillating episodes, comprising:
an implantable canister providing a housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry externally interfaceable via an electrically isolated connector block on a proximal end of the housing, the housing defining an electrically conductive surface on an outer surface and internally connecting electrically to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
a substantially pliant and directable lead enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block, the lead being electrically inert;
a lead electrode circumferentially formed on a distal end of the lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the electrically conductive surface responsive to an autonomously detected arrhythmic condition; and induction circuitry integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry which generates low amplitude voltage on a T-wave of an ECG via the electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
an implantable canister providing a housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry externally interfaceable via an electrically isolated connector block on a proximal end of the housing, the housing defining an electrically conductive surface on an outer surface and internally connecting electrically to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
a substantially pliant and directable lead enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block, the lead being electrically inert;
a lead electrode circumferentially formed on a distal end of the lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the electrically conductive surface responsive to an autonomously detected arrhythmic condition; and induction circuitry integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry which generates low amplitude voltage on a T-wave of an ECG via the electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
124. An implantable subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator detecting cardiopulmonary physiological conditions, comprising:
an implantable canister providing a housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry externally interfaceable via an electrically isolated connector block on a proximal end of the housing, the housing defining an electrically conductive surface on an outer surface and internally connecting electrically to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
a substantially plaint and directable lead enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block, the lead being electrically inert; and a sensing electrode circumferentially formed on a distal end of the lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to sensing circuitry within the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the electrically conductive surface response to an autonomously detected arrhythmic condition;
and detection circuitry integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and deriving physiological measures relating to at least one of atrial fibrillation, ventricular fibrillation, transthoracic impedance, respiratory rate, heart rate, cardiac output, ECG
shape and temperature.
an implantable canister providing a housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry externally interfaceable via an electrically isolated connector block on a proximal end of the housing, the housing defining an electrically conductive surface on an outer surface and internally connecting electrically to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
a substantially plaint and directable lead enclosing and guiding one or more conductors adaptably connected to the electrically isolated connector block, the lead being electrically inert; and a sensing electrode circumferentially formed on a distal end of the lead and electrically interfaced via the one or more conductors to sensing circuitry within the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry to deliver an electrical therapy to the electrically conductive surface response to an autonomously detected arrhythmic condition;
and detection circuitry integral to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and deriving physiological measures relating to at least one of atrial fibrillation, ventricular fibrillation, transthoracic impedance, respiratory rate, heart rate, cardiac output, ECG
shape and temperature.
125. A method for providing anti-arrhythmia therapy via a subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator, comprising:
implanting a canister comprising a biocompatible housing subcutaneously in a patient in the anterior thorax approximately level with the inframammary crease, the biocompatible housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and defining at least one electrically conductive surface on an outer surface of the biocompatible housing and electrically connected to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
implanting an electrically inert lead subcutaneously in the posterolateral thorax extending circumferentially around the thorax to a position approximately lateral to the tip of the left inferior portion of the scapula, the electrically inert lead comprising a substantially pliant and directable cannula adaptably connected to the canister with a lead electrode formed on a distal end of the electrically inert lead and electrically interfaced to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry; and delivering an electrical therapy comprising an anti-arrhythmia waveform from the lead electrode to the at least one electrically conductive surface.
implanting a canister comprising a biocompatible housing subcutaneously in a patient in the anterior thorax approximately level with the inframammary crease, the biocompatible housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and defining at least one electrically conductive surface on an outer surface of the biocompatible housing and electrically connected to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
implanting an electrically inert lead subcutaneously in the posterolateral thorax extending circumferentially around the thorax to a position approximately lateral to the tip of the left inferior portion of the scapula, the electrically inert lead comprising a substantially pliant and directable cannula adaptably connected to the canister with a lead electrode formed on a distal end of the electrically inert lead and electrically interfaced to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry; and delivering an electrical therapy comprising an anti-arrhythmia waveform from the lead electrode to the at least one electrically conductive surface.
126. A method according to Claim 125, further comprising:
at least one further electrically inert lead comprising a substantially pliant and directable cannula connected on the proximal end to the canister;
at least one further lead electrode formed on a distal end of the at least one further electrically inert lead and electrically interfaced to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry; and switching circuitry to selectively deliver an electrical therapy between the at least one electrically conductive surface and one or more of the lead electrodes on the electrically inert leads.
at least one further electrically inert lead comprising a substantially pliant and directable cannula connected on the proximal end to the canister;
at least one further lead electrode formed on a distal end of the at least one further electrically inert lead and electrically interfaced to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry; and switching circuitry to selectively deliver an electrical therapy between the at least one electrically conductive surface and one or more of the lead electrodes on the electrically inert leads.
127. A method according to Claim 126, further comprising:
fixedly attaching the distal end of one or more of the electrically inert leads to tissue in the left posterolateral thorax to form a secured lead implantation.
fixedly attaching the distal end of one or more of the electrically inert leads to tissue in the left posterolateral thorax to form a secured lead implantation.
128. A method according to Claim 125, wherein the lead electrode interfaces, the method further comprising:
providing a plurality of sensing electrodes formed on the electrically inert lead, each sensing electrode interfacing with sensing circuitry in the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry; and monitoring and deriving cardiac physiological measures relating to at least one of QRS signal morphology, QRS signal frequency content, QRS R-R interval stability data, and QRS amplitude characteristics via the sensing electrodes.
providing a plurality of sensing electrodes formed on the electrically inert lead, each sensing electrode interfacing with sensing circuitry in the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry; and monitoring and deriving cardiac physiological measures relating to at least one of QRS signal morphology, QRS signal frequency content, QRS R-R interval stability data, and QRS amplitude characteristics via the sensing electrodes.
129. A method according to Claim 125, further comprising:
fixedly attaching the distal end of the at least one electrically inert lead to tissue in the left posterolateral thorax to form a secured lead implantation.
fixedly attaching the distal end of the at least one electrically inert lead to tissue in the left posterolateral thorax to form a secured lead implantation.
130. A method according to Claim 125, further comprising:
implanting a plurality of pliant bends formed in the electrically inert lead subcutaneously in the thorax transverse to the inframammary crease to form a serpiginous lead implantation.
implanting a plurality of pliant bends formed in the electrically inert lead subcutaneously in the thorax transverse to the inframammary crease to form a serpiginous lead implantation.
131. A method according to Claim 125, further comprising:
generating low amplitude voltage on a T-wave of an ECG via the at least one electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
generating low amplitude voltage on a T-wave of an ECG via the at least one electrically conductive surface and the lead electrode responsive to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry.
132. A method for providing anti-arrhythmia therapy via a posterolateral implanted subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator, comprising:
implanting a canister comprising a biocompatible housing subcutaneously in a patient to a position approximately lateral to the left scapula, the biocompatible housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and defining at least one electrically conductive surface on an outer surface of the biocompatible housing and electrically connected to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
implanting an electrically inert lead subcutaneously in the anterior thorax extending around the thorax approximately level with the inframammary crease, the electrically inert lead comprising a substantially pliant and directable cannula adaptably connected to the canister with a lead electrode formed on a distal end of the electrically inert lead and electrically interfaced to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry; and delivering an electrical therapy comprising an anti-arrhythmia waveform from the lead electrode to the at least one electrically conductive surface.
implanting a canister comprising a biocompatible housing subcutaneously in a patient to a position approximately lateral to the left scapula, the biocompatible housing enclosing and containing cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry and defining at least one electrically conductive surface on an outer surface of the biocompatible housing and electrically connected to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry;
implanting an electrically inert lead subcutaneously in the anterior thorax extending around the thorax approximately level with the inframammary crease, the electrically inert lead comprising a substantially pliant and directable cannula adaptably connected to the canister with a lead electrode formed on a distal end of the electrically inert lead and electrically interfaced to the cardioversion-defibrillation circuitry; and delivering an electrical therapy comprising an anti-arrhythmia waveform from the lead electrode to the at least one electrically conductive surface.
133. A method for simulating anti-arrhythmia therapy as provided by a subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator, comprising:
positioning an anterior patch electrode cutaneously on a patient approximately level with the inframammary crease, the patch electrode approximating at least one electrically conductive surface used by a subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator;
positioning a strip electrode cutaneously on the patent along a posterolateral thorax location axillary line extending circumferentially around the thorax to a position approximately lateral to the left scapula, the strip electrode approximating a lead electrode electrically interfaced to the subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator; and delivering an electrical therapy comprising an anti-arrhythmia waveform from the strip electrode to the patch electrode.
positioning an anterior patch electrode cutaneously on a patient approximately level with the inframammary crease, the patch electrode approximating at least one electrically conductive surface used by a subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator;
positioning a strip electrode cutaneously on the patent along a posterolateral thorax location axillary line extending circumferentially around the thorax to a position approximately lateral to the left scapula, the strip electrode approximating a lead electrode electrically interfaced to the subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator; and delivering an electrical therapy comprising an anti-arrhythmia waveform from the strip electrode to the patch electrode.
134. A method according to Claim 132, further comprising:
positioning a plurality of sensing electrodes cutaneously in a location on the patient proximate to at least one of the anterior patch electrode and the strip electrode, the sensing electrodes approximating sensing electrodes interfaced to the subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator; and monitoring and deriving cardiac physiological measures relating to at least one of QRS signal morphology, QRS signal frequency content, QRS R-R interval stability data, and QRS amplitude characteristics via the sensing electrodes.
positioning a plurality of sensing electrodes cutaneously in a location on the patient proximate to at least one of the anterior patch electrode and the strip electrode, the sensing electrodes approximating sensing electrodes interfaced to the subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator; and monitoring and deriving cardiac physiological measures relating to at least one of QRS signal morphology, QRS signal frequency content, QRS R-R interval stability data, and QRS amplitude characteristics via the sensing electrodes.
135. A method according to Claim 85, further comprising:
positioning at least one further strip electrode cutaneously on the posterolateral thorax, each at least one further strip electrode approximating an additional lead electrode electrically interfaced to the subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator; and switching circuitry to selectively deliver a simulated electrical therapy between the patch electrode and one or more of the strip electrodes.
positioning at least one further strip electrode cutaneously on the posterolateral thorax, each at least one further strip electrode approximating an additional lead electrode electrically interfaced to the subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator; and switching circuitry to selectively deliver a simulated electrical therapy between the patch electrode and one or more of the strip electrodes.
136. An apparatus for implanting a subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator, further comprising:
a curved trocar comprising a tubular canulla defining a central lumen along an axial length and affixed to a proximal handle, the tubular canulla having a tapered distal end styled to dissect a subcutaneous path within a patient;
a directable and substantially non-pliant guidewire provided through the central lumen; and a curved sheath removably fitting over the guidewire and maintaining a subcutaneous pathway during a lead implantation.
a curved trocar comprising a tubular canulla defining a central lumen along an axial length and affixed to a proximal handle, the tubular canulla having a tapered distal end styled to dissect a subcutaneous path within a patient;
a directable and substantially non-pliant guidewire provided through the central lumen; and a curved sheath removably fitting over the guidewire and maintaining a subcutaneous pathway during a lead implantation.
137. An apparatus according to Claim 130, further comprising:
a series of axial perforations formed along a length of the sheath enabling longitudinal separation of the sheath.
a series of axial perforations formed along a length of the sheath enabling longitudinal separation of the sheath.
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