Obstructive sleep apnea treatment devices, systems and methods
US8626304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/7239
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method of treating an upper airway may include delivering a first electrical stimulation to a first portion of a nerve innervating a first upper airway muscle via a plurality of electrodes adjacent the nerve. The method may further include delivering a second electrical stimulation to a second portion of the nerve innervating a second upper airway muscle via the plurality of electrodes, wherein the second muscle is different from the first muscle.
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