Energetic modulation of nerves
US8986231B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for treatment of an autonomic nervous system of a patient includes a focused ultrasound energy source for placement outside the patient, wherein the focused ultrasound energy source is configured to deliver ultrasound energy towards a blood vessel with a surrounding nerve that is a part of the autonomic nervous system inside the patient, and wherein the focused ultrasound energy source is configured to deliver the ultrasound energy based on a position of an indwelling vascular catheter.
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