High frequency vagal blockage therapy
US7613515B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating at least one of a plurality of disorders characterized at least in part by vagal activity includes positioning an electrode at a body organ innervated by the vagus. An electrical signal is applied to the electrode to modulate vagal activity. The electrical signal is applied at a frequency in excess of 3,000 Hz for the signal to create a neural conduction block to the vagus with the neural conduction block selected to at least partially block nerve impulses on the vagus.
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