Method and apparatus for the prevention of arrhythmia by nerve stimulation
US5522854A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/39622
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Arrhythmia is prevented by detecting a high risk of arrhythmia and then stimulating afferent nerves to prevent the arrhythmia. By monitoring the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve activity of a patient the risk of arrhythmia may be assessed. An apparatus for monitoring of parasympathetic and sympathetic nerve activity and stimulating the afferent nerves may be implanted in a patient. Furthermore, the apparatus and method for the prevention of arrhythmia may be combined with apparatus for the treatment of arrhythmia through electric shock to facilitate treatment and prevent reoccurrence of arrhythmia.
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