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OwnerBirinder R. Bovejainventor
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A method and system for afferent neuromodulation of the vagus nerve for providing stimulation therapy, comprises a transmitter and an implanted stimulus receiver. The circuitry of the transmitter is capable of generating modulated high frequency pulses for delivering virtually any form, any sequence, for any time interval for various therapy application. The implanted stimulus receiver, which is in electrical connection with the vagus nerve, may be a passive or an active device. In one embodiment the implanted stimulus receiver may be a “hybrid device” which is both inductively coupled, as well as, having a power source. Therapy is provided via pre-determined program or may be “custom” adjusted for the patient. In one embodiment the external transmitter comprises a wireless communication telemetry module, whereby therapy programs may be adjusted remotely by the physician via the wireless internet.
A method of selectively stimulating the vagus nerve of a patient with electrical pulses, comprising applying modulated high frequency pulses with an external pulse generator, and said pulses being received by an implanted stimulus receiver in electrical contact with said vagus nerve, and further repeatedly applying said pulses to said vagus nerve over a period of time.
A method of modulating the vagus nerve of a patient, comprising the steps of:
A method of stimulating the vagus nerve by modulated electrical pulses, comprising the steps of:
A system for selectively stimulating the vagus nerve without substantially slowing the heart rate comprising,
A system for modulating the vagus nerve of a patient for providing therapy comprising:
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