Implantable device and method for treatment of hypertension
US7373204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/907
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for treatment of hypertension with electrostimulation of peripheral nerves. Treatment is performed by periodically stimulating a nerve such as a median nerve. Apparatus for stimulation is permanently implanted in the body. The nerve is stimulated by electric current applied to electrodes that are placed near the target nerve or the muscle innervated by the target nerve.
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