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System and method for detecting hypoglycemia based on a paced depolarization integral using an implantable medical device
System and method for detecting hypoglycemia based on a paced depolarization integral using an implantable medical device
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机译:使用可植入医疗设备基于定步除极化积分检测低血糖的系统和方法
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Techniques are provided for use with an implantable medical device such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter/defibrillator (ICD) for predicting and detecting hypoglycemia. In one example, the device tracks changes in a paced depolarization integral (PDI). A significant increase in PDI over a relatively short period of time indicates the onset of hypoglycemia (this can also be confirmed with QT changes). Upon detection of hypoglycemia, appropriate warning signals are generated to alert the patient. Certain therapies automatically provided by the implantable device may also be controlled in response to hypoglycemia. For example, if the patient is an insulin-dependent diabetic and the implantable device is equipped with an insulin pump capable of delivering insulin directly into the bloodstream, insulin delivery is automatically suspended until blood glucose levels return to acceptable levels. If the device is an ICD, it may be controlled to begin charging defibrillation capacitors upon detection of hypoglycemia so as to permit prompt delivery of a defibrillation shock, which may be needed if hypoglycemia triggers ventricular fibrillation. The detection techniques may be used in conjunction with other hypoglycemia detection techniques to improve detection specificity.
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