Device and method for the treatment of breathing disorders and cardiac disorders
US8909341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3601
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is related to an implantable medical device for treating breathing disorders and cardiac disorders by delivering stimulation energy to the phrenic nerve, hypoglossal nerves and cardiac muscle tissues.
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