Systems for regulation of blood pressure and heart rate
US8768469B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3787
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for treating a condition associated with impaired blood pressure and/or heart rate in a subject comprising applying an electrical treatment signal, wherein the electrical treatment signal is selected to at least partially block nerve impulses, or in some embodiments, to augment nerve impulses.
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