Counterpulsation device driver apparatus, method and system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9566374
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14360474

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A method of operating a counterpulsation device (CPD) in a human or animal subject is disclosed, the method including: receiving a heart beat signal indicative of the heart beat of the subject; providing counterpulsation therapy by controlling the pressure supplied to a CPD drive line in pneumatic communication with the CPD to cause the CPD to alternately fill with blood and eject blood with a timing that is determined at least in part based on the heart beat signal; while providing counterpulsation therapy, receiving a CPD drive line pressure signal indicative of the pressure in the CPD drive line; and adjusting the pressure supplied to the drive line based at least in part on the drive line pressure signal.

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ABIOMED INC22 CHERRY HILL DRIVE DANVERS MA 01923

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Dowling, Rob Louisville, US 10 110
Gratz, Eric Louisville, US 39 209
Kung, Robert T V Andover, US 34 2716
Siess, Thorsten Wuerselen, DE 191 10213
Spanier, Gerd Aachen, DE 54 1317
Spence, Paul Louisville, US 29 2095

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