Method for improving kidney function with extracorporeal shockwaves
US12064389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00511
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating a kidney with focused extracorporeal shockwaves in a noninvasive manner. The method configured for the treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) at any one of CKD stage 1 to CKD stage 4. The method of treatment comprising using non-invasive extracorporeal shockwaves having an energy density of 0.02 to 0.18 mJ/mm2 that are delivered to at least one treatment zone selected from various focal zones encompassing renal structures.
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