Control of vagal stimulation
US11547852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3787
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for stimulation of the vagus nerve to treat inflammation including adjusting the stimulation based on one or more metric sensitive to patient response. The one or more metrics may include heart rate variability, level of T regulatory cells, particularly memory T regulatory cells, temperature, etc. Stimulation may be provided through an implantable microstimulator.
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