Energy delivery devices for hepatic neuromodulation
US8876815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N7/022
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
According to some embodiments, a method of treating a subject having diabetes or symptoms associated with diabetes is provided. The method includes delivering a neuromodulation catheter within a vessel (e.g., hepatic artery) having surrounding nerves that innervate the liver (e.g., sympathetic nerves of the hepatic plexus). The method may also include modulating (e.g., disrupting, ablating, stimulating) the nerves by mechanical compression, energy delivery, or fluid delivery.
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