Stimulation of autonomic nerves
US7123961B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4035
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An exemplary method for stimulating an autonomic nerve that includes delivering power to, for example, an electrode at a set power level, determining whether the delivering achieved an autonomic response that affected cardiac function, and delivering power to the electrode at a reduced power level if the delivering affected the cardiac function. An exemplary device for performing such an exemplary method. Other exemplary methods and exemplary devices are also disclosed.
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