Baroreflex stimulator with integrated pressure sensor
US7813812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3611
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is an implantable medical device comprising, a pulse generator to generate baroreceptor stimulation pulses, a sensor circuitry, a lead adapted to be electrically connected to the pulse generator and to the sensor circuitry, the lead including an electrode to distribute the baroreceptor stimulation pulses to a baroreceptor site, a pressure sensor to provide a signal indicative of blood pressure to the sensor circuitry and a controller connected to the pulse generator and the sensor circuitry, the controller adapted to adjust the baroreceptor stimulation pulses based on the blood pressure.
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