Method and device for cardiac vasoactive therapy
US8600499B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3688
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and device for treating myocardial ischemia in which an implantable pulse generator delivers electrical stimulation to electrodes disposed near a coronary artery. The stimulation parameters may be adjusted to produce vasodilation and/or vasoconstriction of the artery. The device may be configured to operate in a vasodilation and/or vasoconstriction mode in accordance with specified entry and exit conditions.
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