Method and apparatus for the prevention of arrhythmia by nerve s

Details Method and apparatus for the prevention of arrhythmia by nerve s Method and apparatus for the prevention of arrhythmia by nerve s

1994-05-19

1996-06-04

Kamm, William E.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

607 5, 607 14, 607 72, 128702, 128705, A61N 136

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ABSTRACT:
Arrhythmia is prevented by detecting a high risk of arrhythmia and then stimulating afferent nerves to prevent the arrhythmia. By monitoring the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve activity of a patient the risk of arrhythmia may be assessed. An apparatus for monitoring of parasympathetic and sympathetic nerve activity and stimulating the afferent nerves may be implanted in a patient. Furthermore, the apparatus and method for the prevention of arrhythmia may be combined with apparatus for the treatment of arrhythmia through electric shock to facilitate treatment and prevent reoccurrence of arrhythmia.

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