Renal nerve stimulation method and apparatus for treatment of patients
US7162303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3627
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for treatment of heart failure, hypertension and renal failure by stimulating the renal nerve. The goal of therapy is to reduce sympathetic activity of the renal nerve. Therapy is accomplished by at least partially blocking the nerve with drug infusion or electrostimulation. Apparatus can be permanently implanted or catheter based.
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