Method of intravascularly delivering stimulation leads into direct contact with tissue
US8060207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0534
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of treating a disorder in a patient is provided. The method comprises delivering a stimulation lead within a blood vessel, intralumenally puncturing a wall of the blood vessel to create an exit point, and then introducing the stimulation lead through the exit point into direct contact with tissue the stimulation of which treats the disorder. Optionally, the method comprises implanting a source of stimulation within the patient's body, and then electrically coupling the proximal end of the stimulation lead to the implanted stimulation source. Using the stimulation lead, the tissue can then be stimulated in order to treat the disorder.
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