System and method for introducing tissue stimulation lead into patient using real-time coupling efficiency measurements
AssigneeBoston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
InventorsDavid K.L. Peterson, Kerry Bradley
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Abstract
A system and method for locating an implantable tissue stimulation lead within a patient. A measurement indicative of a coupling efficiency between the tissue stimulation lead and tissue at a location is taken. The location of the tissue stimulation lead relative to the tissue is tracked. Coupling efficiency information based on the measurement from the monitoring device is generated, tracking information based on the tissue stimulation lead location is generated, and the coupling efficiency information and tracking information is concurrently conveyed to the user.
Claims21
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A system comprising
- a display;
- and
- a controller connected to the display and configured to concurrently display coupling information and tracking information on the display,
- wherein the tracking information is indicative of a tracked location of an implantable apparatus that includes an electrode relative to the tissue, and the coupling information is indicative of a coupling efficiency between the implantable apparatus and tissue at different locations as the implantable apparatus is advanced through the tissue.
A system for locating an implantable apparatus that includes an electrode within a patient, comprising:
- a tracker configured to track the location of the implantable apparatus relative to the tissue;
- a monitor configured to take a measurement indicative of a coupling efficiency between the electrode of the implantable apparatus and tissue;
- a display;
- and
- a controller operably connected to the tracker, the monitor and the display being configured to generate coupling efficiency information based on the measurement from the monitor, generate tracking information based on the location, and concurrently display the coupling efficiency information and tracking information to a user.
A method, comprising:
- generating tracking information, including tracking a location of an implantable apparatus that includes an electrode relative to tissue as the implantable apparatus is advanced within the patient;
- generating coupling efficiency information, including determining a coupling efficiency between the implantable apparatus and the tissue at the different locations;
- and
- concurrently displaying the tracking information and the coupling information.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.