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Renal neuromodulation for treatment of patients

US9314630B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2014
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3627
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for treatment of heart failure, hypertension and renal failure by stimulating the renal nerve. The goal of therapy is to reduce sympathetic activity of the renal nerve. Therapy is accomplished by at least partially blocking the nerve with drug infusion or electrostimulation. Apparatus can be permanently implanted or catheter based.

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