Transvascular nerve stimulation apparatus and methods
US8571662B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36185
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Electrode structures for transvascular nerve stimulation combine electrodes with an electrically-insulating backing layer. The backing layer increases the electrical impedance of electrical paths through blood in a lumen of a blood vessel and consequently increases the flow of electrical current through surrounding tissues. The electrode structures may be applied to stimulate nerves such as the phrenic, vagus, trigeminal, obturator or other nerves.
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