Reduction of heart rate variability by parasympathetic stimulation
US7778711B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3627
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus is provided that includes an electrode device, adapted to be coupled to a vagus nerve of a subject, and a control unit, adapted to drive the electrode device to apply to the vagus nerve a current that reduces heart rate variability of the subject. Also provided is a method comprising applying to a vagus nerve of a subject a current that reduces heart rate variability of the subject.
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