Smooth muscle chemical pacemaker

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1992-12-09

1995-01-24

Rosenbaum, C. Fred

Surgery

Controlled release therapeutic device or system

Implanted dynamic device or system

128898, 424923, A61K 922

Patent

active

053838734

ABSTRACT:
Methods and articles of manufacture are provided for treating disorders of smooth muscle function in organ systems. A treatment element comprises a biocompatible polymer matrix loaded with a neuroactive substance. The device is placed in contact with the targeted organ system in a manner effecting a therapeutic effect on the smooth muscle function of the organ system.

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