Method of treating obstructive sleep apnea using electrical nerve stimulation
US7680538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4818
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating a medical condition, such as obstructive sleep apnea, includes the step of stimulating a nerve, particularly the hypoglossal nerve, using at least one of the following techniques: (a) continuous low-level electrical stimulation; (b) electrical stimulation synchronized with a physical process, such as inspiration, without feedback from the nerve being stimulated; and (c) intermittent electrical stimulation at controlled intervals based on the patient's metabolism.
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