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Douglas A. Hettrick
Also filed as: HETTRICK DOUGLAS · HETTRICK DOUGLAS A
90 granted patents·39 pending applications·1,265 citations·filing 2002–2025
99Inventor score
Files withMEDTRONIC INC54MEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG21MEDTRONIC IRELAND MFG UNLIMITED COMPANY21HETTRICK DOUGLAS A11ZIELINSKI TODD M7
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129 records- 0197US7991467B2Remotely enabled pacemaker and implantable subcutaneous cardioverter/defibrillator systemMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 2, 2011·202 cites·8 claims
- 0296US11419681B2Denervation therapyMEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 23, 2022·5 cites·20 claims
- 0395US11457819B2Systems and methods for monitoring and evaluating neuromodulation therapyMEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG·Filed 2020·Granted Oct 4, 2022·4 cites·20 claims
- 0495US10231784B2Methods and systems for optimizing perivascular neuromodulation therapy using computational fluid dynamicsMEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 19, 2019·44 cites·28 claims
- 0595US9707399B2Cardiac resynchronization therapy optimization based on intracardiac impedance and heart soundsMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2016·Granted Jul 18, 2017·28 cites·19 claims
- 0694US10368775B2Systems and methods for evaluating neuromodulation therapy via hemodynamic responsesMEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 6, 2019·22 cites·22 claims
- 0794US7941213B2System and method to evaluate electrode position and spacingMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2008·Granted May 10, 2011·124 cites·45 claims
- 0893US11844558B2Methods for treating eating disorders in patients via renal neuromodulationMEDTRONIC IRELAND MFG UNLIMITED COMPANY·Filed 2022·Granted Dec 19, 2023·3 cites·20 claims
- 0992US11865343B2Methods for treating post-traumatic stress disorder in patients via renal neuromodulationMEDTRONIC IRELAND MFG UNLIMITED COMPANY·Filed 2021·Granted Jan 9, 2024·3 cites·20 claims
- 1091US12064226B2Systems and methods for evaluating neuromodulation therapy via hemodynamic responsesMEDTRONIC IRELAND MFG UNLIMITED COMPANY·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 20, 2024·1 cites·25 claims
- 1191US11864904B2Systems, devices, and methods for evaluating neuromodulation therapy via detection of magnetic fieldsMEDTRONIC IRELAND MFG UNLIMITED COMPANY·Filed 2022·Granted Jan 9, 2024·3 cites·20 claims
- 1290US9713701B2Using multiple diagnostic parameters for predicting heart failure eventsSARKAR SHANTANU·Filed 2008·Granted Jul 25, 2017·45 cites·43 claims
- 1389US11284934B2Methods for treating sleep disorders in patients via renal neuromodulationMEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 29, 2022·10 cites·18 claims
- 1489US7233821B2Method and apparatus for evaluating ventricular performance during isovolumic contractionMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2005·Granted Jun 19, 2007·66 cites·20 claims
- 1588US9730601B2Using multiple diagnostic parameters for predicting heart failure eventsMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 15, 2017·6 cites·26 claims
- 1687US10786306B2Denervation therapyMEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG·Filed 2018·Granted Sep 29, 2020·5 cites·20 claims
- 1787US10299693B2Using multiple diagnostic parameters for predicting heart failure eventsMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2017·Granted May 28, 2019·4 cites·26 claims
- 1885US8938292B2Estimating cardiovascular pressure and volume using impedance measurementsHETTRICK DOUGLAS A·Filed 2008·Granted Jan 20, 2015·39 cites·41 claims
- 1985US8483813B2System and method for establishing episode profiles of detected tachycardia episodesZHANG XUSHENG·Filed 2010·Granted Jul 9, 2013·24 cites·26 claims
- 2085US8255046B2Detecting worsening heart failure based on impedance measurementsSARKAR SHANTANU·Filed 2008·Granted Aug 28, 2012·42 cites·33 claims
- 2184US7336994B2Control of atrial defibrillation therapy based on hemodynamic sensor feedbackMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 26, 2008·130 cites·37 claims
- 2284US2024138737A1Using multiple diagnostic parameters for predicting heart failure eventsMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2383US11707220B2Systems and methods for assessing sympathetic nervous system tone for renal neuromodulation therapyMEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG·Filed 2020·Granted Jul 25, 2023·1 cites·20 claims
- 2483US11304749B2Systems, devices, and associated methods for neuromodulation with enhanced nerve targetingMEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG·Filed 2018·Granted Apr 19, 2022·5 cites·23 claims
- 2583US2024398252A1Systems and methods for evaluating neuromodulation therapy via hemodynamic responsesMEDTRONIC IRELAND MFG UNLIMITED COMPANY·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2682US10542887B2Heart failure monitoringSARKAR SHANTANU·Filed 2012·Granted Jan 28, 2020·14 cites·22 claims
- 2782US8639328B2Cardiac therapy based upon impedance signalsHETTRICK DOUGLAS A·Filed 2010·Granted Jan 28, 2014·15 cites·15 claims
- 2882US7785264B2System and method of determining cardiac pressureMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 31, 2010·26 cites·14 claims
- 2982US7367951B2System and method for detecting cardiovascular health conditions using hemodynamic pressure waveformsMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2005·Granted May 6, 2008·34 cites·14 claims
- 3081US11160982B2Methods for treating post-traumatic stress disorder in patients via renal neuromodulationMEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG·Filed 2018·Granted Nov 2, 2021·4 cites·20 claims
- 3181US2024407848A1Denervation therapyMEDTRONIC IRELAND MFG UNLIMITED COMPANY·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3281US2025025235A1Methods for treating depression in patients via renal neuromodulationMEDTRONIC IRELAND MFG UNLIMITED COMPANY·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3380US12226220B2Systems and methods for assessing sympathetic nervous system tone for renal neuromodulation therapyMEDTRONIC IRELAND MFG UNLIMITED COMPANY·Filed 2023·Granted Feb 18, 2025·0 cites·19 claims
- 3479US9199086B2Cardiac resynchronization therapy optimization based on intracardiac impedanceMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 1, 2015·13 cites·20 claims
- 3579US7647107B2Addressing recurrent atrial fibrillationMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2006·Granted Jan 12, 2010·23 cites·18 claims
- 3678US2025281758A1Method and apparatus for monitoring heart failure riskMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 3777US12076089B2Denervation therapyMEDTRONIC IRELAND MFG UNLIMITED COMPANY·Filed 2022·Granted Sep 3, 2024·0 cites·21 claims
- 3877US11413084B2Methods for treating eating disorders in patients via renal neuromodulationMEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG·Filed 2019·Granted Aug 16, 2022·2 cites·20 claims
- 3977US7676268B2Medical methods and systems incorporating wireless monitoringMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2006·Granted Mar 9, 2010·17 cites·12 claims
- 4077US7181283B2System and method for controlling implantable medical device parameters in response to atrial pressure attributesMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2005·Granted Feb 20, 2007·34 cites·17 claims
- 4175US10667736B2Systems and methods for assessing sympathetic nervous system tone for neuromodulation therapyMEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 2, 2020·2 cites·17 claims
- 4275US8435186B2Quantifying autonomic tone with thoracic impedanceHETTRICK DOUGLAS A·Filed 2010·Granted May 7, 2013·13 cites·20 claims
- 4375US2021369167A1Using multiple diagnostic parameters for predicting heart failure eventsMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2021·Application pending·0 cites
- 4474US10646713B2Systems, devices, and associated methods for treating patients via renal neuromodulation to reduce a risk of developing cognitive impairmentMEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG·Filed 2017·Granted May 12, 2020·3 cites·10 claims
- 4573US8868185B2Use of thoracic and extra-thoracic impedance for diagnostic monitoringMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2012·Granted Oct 21, 2014·6 cites·12 claims
- 4673US7127292B2Addressing recurrent atrial fibrillationMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2002·Granted Oct 24, 2006·53 cites·23 claims
- 4773US6887207B2Methods and apparatus for estimation of ventricular afterload based on ventricular pressure measurementsMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2003·Granted May 3, 2005·62 cites·43 claims
- 4872US11116564B2Methods for treating anxiety disorders in patients via renal neuromodulationMEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG·Filed 2018·Granted Sep 14, 2021·1 cites·16 claims
- 4972US8744565B2Multi-frequency impedance monitoring systemZIELINSKI TODD M·Filed 2008·Granted Jun 3, 2014·9 cites·2 claims
- 5072US8062227B2Heart failure decompensation determinationCHO YONG K·Filed 2008·Granted Nov 22, 2011·9 cites·21 claims
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