Methods for treating hypertension and reducing blood pressure with formation of fistula
US10603040B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1475
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described here are devices and methods for treating hypertension by forming a fistula between two blood vessels to reduce blood pressure of a patient. The fistula may be formed using a catheter having an electrode that is placed in a first blood vessel. In some instances, a desired amount of blood pressure is determined. In other instances, the hypertension is drug resistant hypertension.
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