Neuromodulation system and method for treating apnea
US8644921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36178
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for treating apnea by controlled delivery of a swallow stimulus to a subject in which apnea is detected. In the systems and method, burst electrical or mechanical stimulation to one or more swallow-related nerves and/or muscles can be timed for delivery between the expiratory phase of the respiration cycle, following detection of an apneic event in the subject.
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