System and method for conditioning a diaphragm of a patient
US8706236B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3611
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of conditioning a diaphragm of a patient is provided. The method can include the steps of implanting an electrode adjacent a target site in the diaphragm of the patient and operating the electrode to deliver a sufficient amount of electrical stimulation to the target site in the diaphragm of the patient to cause the diaphragm to contract.
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