Non-invasive and selective bioelectronic control of blood pressure
US10806920B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4836
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for non-invasive selective control of blood pressure are described. For example, noninvasive stimulation of the auriculotemporal nerve (on the surface of the ear) facilitates a decrease in blood pressure without a corresponding decrease in heart rate or breathing rate, as occurs in stimulation of the cervical vagus and trigeminal nerves. Such a therapy may be particularly beneficial during hypertensive crises or like events where the body naturally decreases heart rate and breathing rate to compensate for an increased blood pressure.
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