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Methods for intravascularly-induced neuromodulation

US8818514B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2013
Grant dateAug 26, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/37205
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods for intravascularly-induced renal neuromodulation. In some embodiments, a method can include positioning a pair of bipolar electrodes within renal vasculature of a human patient and expanding a balloon within the renal vasculature. The method can further include delivering an electric field via the bipolar electrodes.

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