Pharmacologic drug combination in vagal-induced asystole
US6479523B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Controlled cessation of heart beat during coronary bypass surgery and other cardiac surgeries on a beating heart improves surgical technique, and is achieved typically by electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve and administration of a combination of drugs.
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