Closed-loop neuromodulation for prevention and treatment of cardiac conditions
US7218964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3627
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus to provide therapy to a patient for protecting cardiac tissue from insult is disclosed. The method comprises delivering closed loop electrical stimulation to one or more predetermined portions of a portion of excitable tissue of the spinal cord of a patient; and monitoring one or more physiologic indices of the body. That is, a closed-loop feedback controller is used to apply electrical stimulation to preselected regions of the spinal cord of a patient's body based upon one or more aspects of the physiologic indices.
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