Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Stimulation lead and methods of stimulating
- Patent Title (中): 刺激引导和刺激方法
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Application No.: US11172755Application Date: 2005-06-30
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Publication No.: US07653440B1Publication Date: 2010-01-26
- Inventor: Gene A. Bornzin , Mark W. Kroll
- Applicant: Gene A. Bornzin , Mark W. Kroll
- Applicant Address: US CA Sylmar
- Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Sylmar
- Main IPC: A61N1/00
- IPC: A61N1/00
Abstract:
An exemplary method includes passing a lead through a wall of an epicardial vein, an epicardial venous structure and/or a cardiac chamber wherein the lead includes an electrode portion; positioning the electrode portion proximate to an autonomic nerve and/or other tissue region; and delivering an electrical signal to the electrode portion to stimulate the autonomic nerve and/or other tissue region and thereby change cardiac function.
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