Transvascular nerve stimulation apparatus and methods

Methods of stimulating a nerve may include inserting a lead structure into one or more blood vessels. The lead structure may include an insulating member, first electrodes and second electrodes supported on the insulating member, and at least one metal lead. The first electrodes and second electrode...

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Main Author Hoffer, Joaquin Andres
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 08.09.2020
Subjects
ELECTROTHERAPY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MAGNETOTHERAPY
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
RADIATION THERAPY
ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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Summary:Methods of stimulating a nerve may include inserting a lead structure into one or more blood vessels. The lead structure may include an insulating member, first electrodes and second electrodes supported on the insulating member, and at least one metal lead. The first electrodes and second electrodes may be positioned in one or more blood vessels. The methods of stimulating a nerve may further include the lead structures being applied to stimulate nerves such as the phrenic, vagus, trigeminal, obturator or other nerves.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201916298784