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Method and apparatus for therapies of the cardiovascular and cardiorenal system

US8897879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2012
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/39622
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for controlling respiration depth or respiration rate is provided. A bipolar pair of a plurality of electrodes is selected in a location for stimulating a phrenic nerve. Electrical stimulation is delivered through a medical electrical lead electrode proximate phrenic nerve tissue. Modulating respiration is elicited in response to electrical stimulation of the phrenic nerve.

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