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System for performing remote ischemic preconditioning

US7717855B2 · kind B2 · utility

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33Claims

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Assignee

The Hospital for Sick Children · CA

Inventors

Christopher Caldarone · Toronto, CA
Andrew Redington · Toronto, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 6, 2006
Grant date	May 18, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 6, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61H2230/30
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for remote ischemic preconditioning that includes a cuff, and actuator, and a controller that operates the actuator according to a treatment protocol. The treatment protocol includes a plurality of treatment cycles that each comprise cuff actuation, an ischemic duration, cuff release, and a reperfusion duration.

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