Implantable neural stimulation device providing activity, rest, and long term closed-loop peripheral vascular disease therapy and method
US7123967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36542
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable neural stimulation device and method treats peripheral vascular disease of a patient. The device includes a pulse generator that provides stimulation pulses and an implantable lead that applies the stimulation pulses to neural tissue. An activity sensor senses activity level of the patient and a processor, responsive to the activity sensor, controls the provision of the stimulation pulses by the pulse generator. The processor causes the pulse generator to provide stimulation therapy any time the patient is active or when the patient is at rest. The processor further provides long term activity monitoring and closed loop control of neural tissue stimulation levels to adapt the stimulation therapy to changes in the patient's condition.
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