Microburst electrical stimulation of cranial nerves for the treatment of medical conditions
US9108041B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4094
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods for treating a medical condition in a patient using an implantable medical device by applying an electrical signal characterized by having a number of pulses per microburst, an interpulse interval, a microburst duration, and an interburst period to a portion of a cranial nerve of said patient, wherein at least one of the number of pulses per microburst, the interpulse interval, the microburst duration, or the interburst period is selected to enhance cranial nerve evoked potentials.
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