Therapeutic maintenance of atrial fibrillation by electrical stimulation
US8005542B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/395
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for treating a subject suffering from spontaneous atrial fibrillation includes an electrode device, adapted to be coupled to a vagus nerve of the subject, and a control unit, adapted to drive the electrode device to apply an electrical current to the vagus nerve, and to configure the current to maintain the spontaneous AF for at least about 24 hours, so as to modify blood flow within the atria and reduce risk of thromboembolic events.
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