Implantable device and method for treatment of hypertension

Details Implantable device and method for treatment of hypertension Implantable device and method for treatment of hypertension

2004-08-19

2008-05-13

Layno, Carl (Department: 3766)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

C607S002000, C607S048000, C128S907000

Reexamination Certificate

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07373204

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for treatment of hypertension with electrostimulation of peripheral nerves. Treatment is performed by periodically stimulating a nerve such as a median nerve. Apparatus for stimulation is permanently implanted in the body. The nerve is stimulated by electric current applied to electrodes that are placed near the target nerve or the muscle innervated by the target nerve.

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