Techniques for reducing orthostatic hypotension
US7519426B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36114
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Techniques for reducing orthostatic hypotension are described. One technique detects an incident of orthostatic hypotension in a patient, and in response, increases cardiac stroke volume, at least in part, by stimulating the patient's phrenic nerve.
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