Systems and methods for anemia detection, monitoring, and treatment
US8480581B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3627
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for implantably determining a patient's anemia status and treating anemia are described. Blood viscosity is compared one or more thresholds to determine a patient's anemia status. Therapy, in the form of electrical stimulation therapy or administration of a pharmaceutical delivered to the patient's kidneys or hypothalamus is controlled based on the anemia status.
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