Systems and methods for modulating autonomic function
US7195013B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method for modulating a person's autonomic function comprises interfacing a valve system to the person's airway, the valve system being 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, wherein during inhalation the valve system functions to produce a vacuum within the thorax to transiently decrease intrathoracic pressure and thereby modulate the person's autonomic function.
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