Method and apparatus to minimize effects of a cardiac insult
US7010345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3627
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for protecting cardiac tissue from insult. The method comprises identifying the occurrence of an insult, such as a heart attack, and delivering electrical stimulation to one or more predetermined nerves in a patient's body in response to identifying the occurrence of the insult. The stimulation may be provided at the spinal canal or on the chest wall of the patient through cutaneous electrodes.
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