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Device and method for treating disorders of the cardiovascular system or heart

US8265759B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2008
Grant dateSep 11, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3627
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device and method are provided to treat heart failure by stimulating to cause diaphragm contraction.

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