Device and implantation system for electrical stimulation of biological systems

• Main Authors: GANI MATTHEW JOSEPH, SHARMA VIRENDER K, RABY KAILA, HOGG BEVIL, MIAZGA JAY, POLICKER SHAI, GOODE PAUL V
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 21.05.2013
• Subjects: ELECTROTHERAPY; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; MAGNETOTHERAPY; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY

The present specification discloses devices and methodologies for the treatment of nocturnal GERD. Individuals with nocturnal GERD may be treated by implanting a stimulation device within the patient's lower esophageal sphincter and applying electrical stimulation to the patient's lower es...