Method and system to inhibit a function of a nerve traveling with an artery
US8295912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some embodiments, sympathetic nerves surrounding arteries or leading to organs are targeted with energy sources to correct or modulate physiologic processes. In some embodiments, different types of energy sources are utilized singly or combined with one another. In some embodiments, bioactive agents or devices activated by the energy sources are delivered to the region of interest and the energy is enhanced by such agents.
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