Closed-loop vagus nerve stimulation
US11051744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3787
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices, systems and methods for the treatment of chronic inflammatory disorders that include an implantable microstimulator and an external charger/controller wherein the microstimulator is configured to operate using closed-loop feedback. The feedback for the microstimulator can be electrical activity of the vagus nerve and/or heart sensed by the microstimulator. The feedback can be used to modulate the stimulation duration, intensity, frequency, on-time and off-time.
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