Modulation and analysis of cerebral perfusion in epilepsy and other neurological disorders
US7819812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0043
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system including an implantable neurostimulator device capable of modulating cerebral blood flow to treat epilepsy and other neurological disorders. In one embodiment, the system is capable of modulating cerebral blood flow (also referred to as cerebral perfusion) in response to measurements and other observed conditions. Perfusion may be increased or decreased by systems and methods according to the invention as clinically required.
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