Methods for treating hypertension and reducing blood pressure with formation of fistula
US12369916B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1475
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described here are methods of treating a patient having hypertension comprising advancing a catheter into a deep ulnar vein or an artery, wherein the catheter comprises an electrode. The methods further comprise forming a fistula between the deep ulnar vein and the artery with the electrode to reduce a blood pressure of the patient.
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