Systems and methods for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease
OwnerVirender K. Sharma, Shai Polickerinventors
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Abstract
Systems and methods for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) includes minimally invasively implanting a stimulating device in a patient's esophagus in the region proximate the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The patient is provided with a questionnaire related to his disease via an online service. The questionnaire is accessed on a mobile device, such as a cell phone, or on a computer with network access. The data from the sensors and the answers from the questionnaire are analyzed together by a health care provider using the online service. The data and answers are used to program the stimulating device, via the mobile device or computer, to optimize treatment.
Claims19
A device, having a plurality of dimensions, adapted for placement proximate to a patient's lower esophageal sphincter (LES) using endoscopic, laparoscopic, or surgical techniques and programmed to treat esophageal dysfunction, the device comprising
- a stimulator enclosed within a housing;
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- a plurality of electrodes, wherein each of said plurality of electrodes is attached to the outer surface of the housing using conductors at least 1 mm in length, wherein the stimulator is programmed to generate a plurality of pulses, and wherein each pulse of the plurality of pulses has an amplitude defined such that swallowing of the patient is not hindered while the plurality of pulses is being delivered to the patient.
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