Method and apparatus for providing localized heating of the preoptic anterior hypothalamus
US6188930A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system to provide for the controlled heating of the preoptic anterior hypothalamus (POAH) for patients receiving such treatment. The system employs a catheter device which may be positioned proximate to the POAH and which emits radiant energy. The radiant energy provides for the heating of the POAH and a cooling apparatus may further be provide for cooling bodily tissues near the POAH which are heated. Feedback sensors may be positioned at various locations on the patient in order to determine an optimal position for the catheter device and to monitor the core body temperature. A control apparatus included with the system controls the amount of heating the POAH receives based on the feedback signals received from the sensors.
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