Device and method for treating obstructive sleep apnea
US8244358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/7264
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method are provided for treating obstructive respiratory events by electrically stimulating tissue associated with the phrenic nerve or diaphragm to elicit a respiratory response.
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