External baroreflex activation for assessment and treatment
AssigneeCVRx, Inc.
InventorsDimitrios Georgakopoulos, Ivana Stojanovic, Nadim Yared
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
Devices, systems and methods for non-invasive modulation of the baroreflex system of a patient. In embodiments, the present disclosure may be used to measure and monitor baroreflex function for diagnostic purposes in patients acutely or chronically to inform and guide medical treatment, assess disease severity, or assess morbidity/mortality risk. In embodiments, the present disclosure may be used to provide non-invasive baroreflex activation therapy acutely or chronically to treat a variety of disease conditions through rebalancing of the sympathetic and parasympathetic limbs of the autonomic nervous system and their connections to higher brain centers.
Claims18
A method for modulating autonomic nervous system activity in a patient, comprising:
- positioning a wearable collar device externally on the neck of the patient, such that one or more pressure ports are aligned with a carotid sinus region;
- delivering a baroreflex activation regimen to the patient using the wearable collar device, wherein the regimen comprises application of pneumatic pressure through the pressure ports;
- and
- modifying autonomic nervous system function by selectively activating or deactivating baroreceptors via controlled external mechanical stimulation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.