System and method for promoting diuresis and natriuresis by the application of electric fields to the kidney
US8457761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method of applying an electric field to the kidney of a subject can reduce renal salt and water retention through the process of electrophoresis. The system includes a first and a second electrode, at least of which is implantably associated with the kidney. The electric field can be controlled to affect the removal of a first constituent (e.g. sodium) from the kidney while the level of a second constituent (e.g. potassium) is maintained within normal physiological range.
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