A method of treating cardiovascular disease in a medical patient is provided.
The
method includes the steps of generating a sensor signal indicative of a fluid pressure
within the left atrium of the patient's heart, and delivering an electrical stimulus
to a location in the heart. The electrical stimulus is delivered based at least
in part on the sensor signal. The method also includes the steps of generating
a proccessor output indicative of a treatment to a signaling device. The processor
output is based at least in part on the sensor signal. At least two treatment signals
are provided to the medical patient. The treatment signals are distinguishable
from one another by the patient, and are indicative of a therapeutic treatment.
The treatment signals are based at least in part on the processor output.