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External baroreflex activation

US7499747B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2005
Grant dateMar 3, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/36114
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and systems for external baroreflex activation allow a physician to characterize a patient's response to baroreflex activation prior to providing baroreflex activation therapy. Methods generally include applying a baroreflex activation stimulus to a patient, measuring one or more physiological parameters of the patient, and determining the extent to which the baroreflex activation causes a baroreflex response. Multiple stimuli of different intensities and/or from different locations may be compared. Systems include one or more external baroreflex activation devices and one or more physiological parameter measuring devices. Optionally, a system may also include one or more fully or partially implantable devices for providing baroreflex activation therapy.

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