Patent No. EP2528499 (titled "Elimination Of The Effects Of Irregular Cardiac Cycles In The Determination Of Cardiovascular Parameters") was filed by Edwards Lifesciences on Jan 28, 2011. The application was issued on Jan 1, 2020.

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