Implantable vagal stimulator for treating cardiac ischemia

Details Implantable vagal stimulator for treating cardiac ischemia Implantable vagal stimulator for treating cardiac ischemia

2005-03-09

2009-11-03

Layno, Carl H (Department: 3766)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

C607S017000, C607S118000, C600S513000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07613511

ABSTRACT:
A device and method for treating cardiac ischemia with vagal stimulation is disclosed. In one embodiment, an implantable device is configured to deliver vagal stimulation upon obtaining an indication of cardiac ischemia by analysis of a recorded electrogram.

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