Breathing therapy device and method
US8412331B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/7264
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method is provided for electrically stimulating the diaphragm to control breathing while inhibiting respiratory drive. A stimulation phase is identified. The stimulation phase is a period of time within the breathing cycle in which stimulation will inhibit respiratory drive. The respiratory drive inhibition may be used in a number of applications including but not limited to: improving or remodeling the heart in heart failure patients, treating apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), and hypertension.
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