System and method for sustained baroreflex stimulation
US8606359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36514
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention comprises a medical device having a baroreflex stimulator to generate a stimulation signal, the stimulation signal being adapted to stimulate a baroreflex, and a controller to communicate with the baroreflex stimulator and implement a baroreflex stimulus regimen to vary an intensity of the baroreflex stimulation provided by the stimulation signal to maintain stimulation efficacy.
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