Non-surgical device and methods for trans-esophageal vagus nerve stimulation
US7962214B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0551
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing trans-esophageal electrical signal therapy to a portion of a vagus nerve of a patient to treat a medical condition. An implantable medical device comprising at least one electrode is implanted in an inner lumen of the esophagus of the patient. At least one electrode is electrically coupled to the inner lumen of the esophagus. An electrical signal from the IMD is provided to a target portion of the vagus nerve through at least a portion of the wall of the esophagus for treating the medical condition.
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