A method and system for determining vulnerable plaque in a cardiovascular lumen is disclosed. A guide member is inserted into the cardiovascular lumen. Temperature is sensed from a first position and a second position along the inserted guide member. Vulnerable plaque is determined based on the sensed temperature from the first position and the second position.
Instrumented Catheter With Distance Compensation To Sense Vulnerable Plaque
James Kevin Carney - Eden Prairie MN, US David L. Thompson - Andover MN, US Mark Brister - Forestville CA, US
Assignee:
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. - Santa Rosa CA
International Classification:
A61B 5/00
US Classification:
600549
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for determining vulnerable plaque in a cardiovascular lumen is disclosed. In one embodiment, a guide member comprising a temperature sensor and a distance sensor are inserted into the cardiovascular lumen. The temperature of the cardiovascular wall is measured with the temperature sensor, and the distance from the temperature sensor to the cardiovascular wall is determined. The cardiovascular wall temperature is adjusted based on the distance determination, and the vulnerable plaque is determined based on the adjusted wall temperature measurement.
System And Apparatus For Remote Activation Of Implantable Medical Devices
David A. Dinsmoor - St. Paul MN, US James K. Carney - Eden Prairie MN, US
Assignee:
Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61N 1/00
US Classification:
607 62
Abstract:
An integrated activation system for an implantable medical device (IMD) sharing a power source, the activation system having a switching circuit and a sensing element coupled to the switching circuit. The switching circuit is configured to gate power from the power source to the IMD. The sensing element is configured to draw current from the power source of less than or equal to about 1 nA during inactivation, enable an operation interval of the switching circuit, and trigger a first state change in the switching circuit. The switching circuit further is configured to gate power to the IMD upon receipt of a pre-determined number of signals from the sensing element.
James K. Carney - Brooklyn Park MN, US Michael A. Schugt - Saint Paul MN, US Qingshan Ye - Plymouth MN, US Can Cinbis - Shoreview MN, US
Assignee:
Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61N 1/08
US Classification:
607116, 607 37
Abstract:
A medical device for implantation within a patient comprising a lead body including a conductor within the lead body and a transducer supported by the lead body. The conductor is electrically coupled to the transducer by a conductive fluid, paste or gel. The conductive fluid, paste or gel may be contained within a well in the lead body. The transducer may be a MEMS chip and/or an integrated circuit and may perform any of a variety of functions such as sensing physiological data.
Implantable Tissue Perfusion Sensing System And Method
Can Cinbis - Shoreview MN, US James K. Carney - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Assignee:
Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61B 5/02
US Classification:
600508, 600323, 600324
Abstract:
A medical device system for sensing cardiac events that includes a plurality of electrodes sensing cardiac signals utilized to identify a cardiac event, a plurality of light sources capable of emitting light at a plurality of wavelengths, and a detector to detect the emitted light. A processor determines a plurality of light measurements in response to the emitted light detected by the detector, determines changes in perfusion in response to first changes in the plurality of light measurements in a direction indicative of a decrease in blood oxygenation and second changes in a direction indicative of a decrease in blood volume, and adjusts delivery of therapy by the device in response to the determined loss of perfusion.
Implantable Tissue Perfusion Sensing System And Method
Can Cinbis - Shoreview MN, US James K. Carney - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Assignee:
Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61B 6/00
US Classification:
600473, 600476, 600323, 600513, 600507
Abstract:
A medical device for sensing cardiac events that includes a plurality of electrodes sensing cardiac signals utilized to identify a cardiac event, a plurality of light sources capable of emitting light at a plurality of wavelengths, and a detector to detect the emitted light. A processor determines a plurality of light measurements in response to the emitted light detected by the detector, an isobestic blood volume index in response to determined light measurements of the plurality of light measurements from a first light source of the plurality of light sources emitting light at an isobestic wavelength, determines an oxygen index associated with light measurements of the plurality of light measurements from a light source of the plurality of light sources other than the first light source, and verifies the identifying of the cardiac event in response to the determined isobestic blood volume index and the determined oxygen index.
Implantable Tissue Perfusion Sensing System And Method
Can Cinbis - Shoreview MN, US James K. Carney - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Assignee:
Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61B 6/00
US Classification:
600473, 600476, 600323, 600513, 600507, 600363
Abstract:
A medical device for sensing cardiac events that includes a plurality of electrodes sensing cardiac signals utilized to identify a cardiac event, a plurality of light sources capable of emitting light at a plurality of wavelengths, and a detector to detect the emitted light. A processor determines a plurality of light measurements in response to the emitted light detected by the detector, and generates a blood volume index in response to a light source of the plurality of light sources emitting light at an isobestic wavelength. The blood volume index is then utilized to verify the identifying of the cardiac event.
Implantable Tissue Perfusion Sensing System And Method
Can Cinbis - Shoreview MN, US James K. Carney - Brooklyn Park MN, US William T. Donofrio - Andover MN, US Robert M. Ecker - Lino Lakes MN, US
Assignee:
Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61B 6/00
US Classification:
600476, 600310, 600473, 600477
Abstract:
A medical device for sensing cardiac events that includes a plurality of light sources capable of emitting light at a plurality of wavelengths, and a detector to detect the emitted light. A processor generates an ambient light measurement in response to ambient light detected by the detector, generates a plurality of light measurements in response to the emitted light detected by the detector, and adjusts the plurality of light measurements in response to the ambient light measurement.
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Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
James Carney Treasurer
Homestead Building Restaurant Corporation Eating Place Drinking Place
303 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 5152841965
James Carney Attorney
Carney and Appleby Legal Services Office
303 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 5152826803, 5152824700
Carney & Appleby, P.L.C. 303 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone:
5152826803 (Phone)
Specialties:
Legislative Law Administrative Law Worker's Compensation Personal Injury Medical Malpractice
ISLN:
908529214
Admitted:
1975, Iowa, U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Iowa, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
University:
University of Iowa, B.A., Liberal Arts, 1970
Law School:
Drake University Law School, J.D., 1975
Reported:
Barnhill v. Davis, 300 N.W.2d 104 (Iowa 1981); Enochs v. City of Des Moines, 314 N.W.2d 378 (Iowa 1982); Prendergast v. Smith Laboratories, Inc., 440 N.W.2d 880 (Iowa 1989); In re Marriage of Schissel, 292 N.W.2d 421 (Iowa 1980); Medco Behavioral Care v. State of Iowa , 553 N.W.2d 556 ( Iowa 1996); Indian Hills Community College v. Indian Hills Booster Club and Charles C. Talbot, 734 N.W.2d 486 (table), 2007 WL 911890 (Iowa App. 2007).
Military:
With U.S. Army, 1970-1972
Links:
Site
Biography:
Jim Carney is the founding partner of Carney & Appleby, P.L.C. He is a native Iowan, born and raised in Centerville. Jim graduated from Centerville High School, obtained a Liberal Arts degree at the U...
Maplewood Elementary School Garden City MI 1950-1951, Carter School Chelsea MA 1951-1951, Douglas Elementary School Garden City MI 1951-1953, Shurtleff Elementary School Chelsea MA 1953-1953, Harrison Elementary School Livonia MI 1954-1956, Burger Junior High School Garden City MI 1957-1960, Cambridge Junior High School Garden City MI 1960-1963
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Date: Oct 24, 2011
Source: Google
US pulls envoy out of Syria over security concerns
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