High frequency stimulation to block laryngeal stimulation during vagal nerve stimulation
US9370654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/7217
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable medical device and associated method deliver a therapy to an autonomic nerve. The therapy delivery includes delivering therapeutic low frequency (LF) electrical stimulation pulses to the autonomic nerve and delivering a high frequency electrical signal to the autonomic nerve during the LF frequency stimulation pulse delivery. The high frequency stimulation signal blocks activation of autonomic nerve fibers innervating a non-targeted tissue during the therapeutic LF stimulation pulse delivery.
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