Epicardial patch including isolated extracellular matrix with pacing electrodes
US8060219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An epicardial patch includes an extracellular matrix (ECM) and a plurality of electrodes. The isolated ECM is configured for epicardial attachment over a myocardial region including an injured area to control post-injury remodeling of the myocardial region. The plurality of electrodes is configured for delivering electrical stimulation to enhance the effect of the isolated ECM in remodeling control by altering workload and stress on the myocardial region.
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