Stimulation device and method for treating cardiovascular disease
US9227079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stimulation device and method for treating cardiovascular disease in a human or an animal is provided, the method including placing a magnetic pulse application unit including a coil on a skin surface of a region of the human or the animal, and generating magnetic pulses around the coil, wherein the magnetic pulses induce currents in tissues in the region to stimulate a vagus nerve. The region may be a neck region or a chest region.
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