Devices and methods for vagus nerve stimulation
US7840278B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0526
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for electrically inducing, pharmacologically maintaining cardiac asystole. The present invention also provides cutaneous array electrodes (900) that may be used non-invasive to stimulate the vagus nerve.
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