Energetic modulation of nerves
US8517962B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for treatment includes a focused ultrasound energy source for placement outside a patient, wherein the focused ultrasound energy source is configured to deliver ultrasound energy towards a blood vessel with a surrounding nerve that is a part of an autonomic nervous system inside the patient, and wherein the focused ultrasound energy source is configured to deliver the ultrasound energy from outside the patient to the nerve located inside the patient to treat the nerve.
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