Methods and devices to modulate the autonomic nervous system with ultrasound
US8715209B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some embodiments, sympathetic nerves surrounding arteries or leading to organs are targeted with energy sources to correct or modulate physiologic processes. In some embodiments, different types of energy sources are utilized singly or combined with one another. In some embodiments, bioactive agents or devices activated by the energy sources are delivered to the region of interest and the energy is enhanced by such agents.
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