Implantable pulse generator system for vagal nerve stimulation
US9895543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36114
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable pulse generator system includes a stimulation unit delivering vagal nerve stimulation pulses, an activity sensor determining an exertion level of the user and generating a signal representing metabolic demand, an autonomic tone sensor determining an autonomic status of the user and generating a signal representing autonomic status, and a control unit in communication with the foregoing components, and which is adapted to control the stimulation unit depending on both the signal representing metabolic demand and the signal representing autonomic status.
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