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Method and apparatus for inspiratory muscle stimulation using implantable device

US8135471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References

21Claims

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Assignee

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. · US

Inventors

Yi Zhang · Mountain View, US
Shantha Arcot-Krishnamurthy · Vadnais Heights, US
Lili Liu · Beijing, CN
Kenneth C. Beck · North Ogden, US
Kent Lee · Shoreview, US
Jonathan Kwok · Denville, US
Zheng Lin · Torrance, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 28, 2007
Grant date	Mar 13, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 5, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/0558
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inspiratory muscle stimulation system uses an implantable medical device to deliver stimulation to control diaphragmatic contractions for slower and deeper breathing, thereby conditioning and strengthening inspiratory muscles. In various embodiments, respiratory and/or cardiac performance are monitored for controlling parameters of the stimulation.

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