Devices and methods for reducing intrathoracic pressure
US11497915B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36521
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods are provided to treat acute and chronic heart failure by using one or more implantable or non-implantable sensors along with phrenic nerve stimulation to reduce intrathoracic pressure and thereby reduce pulmonary artery, atrial, and ventricular pressures leading to reduced complications and hospitalization.
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