Nerve cuff stimulation electrode, control device for a vagus nerve stimulation system, and vagus nerve stimulation system
US9681843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/02125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nerve cuff stimulation electrode for cervical VNS is provided and configured to be arranged so as to at least partially surround or enclose one of the vagus nerves. The cuff stimulation electrode has at least two contacts configured to deliver electric stimulation pulses to a vagus nerve. The cuff stimulation electrode further has or may be attached or connected to a tilt sensor, a kinematic sensor, and/or a pulsation sensor configured to generate a signal representative of arterial and venous pressures. The implantable tilt sensor is configured to output a posture signal indicating a patient's posture, thus allowing discrimination between supine and semi-recumbent or erect postures.
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