System and method for neuromodulation
US11559688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36139
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of treating a patient having a blood pressure comprises delivering neuromodulation therapy to sustain or increase the blood pressure. The neuromodulation therapy includes placing a sympathetic therapy electrode in a posterior portion of a blood vessel and stimulating at least one extravascular cardiac sympathetic nerve fiber using said electrode.
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