Stimulation device and method for treating cardiovascular disease
US9242096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrical stimulation device and method are provided for treating cardiovascular disease in a human or an animal, the device including at least one electrode configured for placement on a nerve site inside the human or the animal, the at least one electrode having a spherical shape, and an electrical stimulation application unit coupled to the at least one electrode and configured to apply electrical stimulation to a vagus nerve in a neck region of the human or the animal by the at least one electrode.
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