Apparatus and methods for treating pulmonary hypertension
US9005100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is described for decreasing activity of at least one sympathetic nerve, nerve fiber or neuron innervating at least one blood vessel in the pulmonary vasculature of a patient to ameliorate pulmonary hypertension. In one embodiment, the method may involve advancing an intravascular treatment device to a target location in a target blood vessel within the pulmonary vasculature of the patient and using the treatment device to decrease activity of at least one sympathetic nerve, nerve fiber or neuron innervating the target blood vessel at or near the target location to ameliorate pulmonary hypertension.
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