Enhancing left ventricular relaxation through neuromodulation
US11623093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36185
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Neuromodulation is used to enhance left ventricular relaxation and/or left ventricular contractility, during contemporaneous use of a mechanical circulatory support device to increase cardiac output or aid in unloading the heart. An exemplary neuromodulation system includes a therapy element positionable in proximity to at least one nerve fiber, and a stimulator configured to energize the therapy element to delivery therapy to the at least one nerve fiber such that left ventricular relaxation and left ventricular contractility are contemporaneously enhanced.
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