Erythropoeitin production by electrical stimulation
US9610444B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36031
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described herein are methods, devices, and systems for treating human anemia. The methods, devices, and systems generally include monitoring a patients hemoglobin level and at least one of autonomic balance and inflammatory state to determine the etiology of the anemic state, modulating at least one of a sympathetic or parasympathetic nerve based on the cause of the anemia, monitoring for changes in the patients cardiac activity and state of inflammation, and hemoglobin level. An external neurostimulation system is describes, and well as a chronic implantable system. A method for treating a patient for anemia in conjunction with a renal denervation ablation catheter is also disclosed.
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