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Stimulation of the amygdalohippocampal complex to treat neurological conditions

US7603174B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2005
Grant dateOct 13, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2/006
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and/or method treating for a neurological disorder by brain region stimulation. The system and/or method comprises a probe and a device to provide stimulation. The probe has a stimulation portion implanted in communication with a predetermined brain region site. The stimulation portion of the probe may be implanted in contact with a predetermined brain region.

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