Vagal stimulation for atrial fibrillation therapy

Details Vagal stimulation for atrial fibrillation therapy Vagal stimulation for atrial fibrillation therapy

2008-01-22

2008-01-22

Mullen, Kristen D. (Department: 3766)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

C607S002000, C607S009000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10461696

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for treating a subject suffering from spontaneous atrial fibrillation includes an electrode device, adapted to be coupled to a vagus nerve of the subject, and a control unit, adapted to drive the electrode device to apply an electrical current to the vagus nerve, and to configure the current to maintain the spontaneous AF for at least about 24 hours, so as to modify blood flow within the atria and reduce risk of thromboembolic events.

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