Systems and methods for enhancing blood circulation
US6986349B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2016/0033
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for increasing circulation in a breathing person utilizes a valve system that is interfaced to the person's airway and is configured to decrease or prevent respiratory gas flow to the person's lungs during at least a portion of an inhalation event. The person is permitted to inhale and exhale through the valve system. During inhalation, the valve system functions to produce a vacuum within the thorax to increase blood flow back to the right heart of the person, thereby increasing cardiac output and blood circulation.
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