Methods for anti-atherosclerotic therapy
OwnerImad Libbus, Yatheendhar Manickainventors
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Abstract
Disclosed herein, among other things, is a method for identifying a patient for anti-atherosclerotic therapy. According to an embodiment, at least one diagnostic test is performed to determine if a patient is indicated for anti-atherosclerotic therapy. At least one parameter indicative of circulatory health is sensed as part of the diagnostic test, in an embodiment. Anti-atherosclerotic therapy is provided to the patient if the patient is indicated for anti-atherosclerotic therapy. In various embodiments, a neural target is stimulated as part of the therapy, using a predetermined stimulation schedule to inhibit vascular inflammation.
Claims25
A method, comprising:
- identifying a patient who could benefit from anti-atherosclerotic therapy;
- and
- delivering therapy for atherosclerotic plaques to the patient, including delivering neural stimulation to elicit a parasympathetic response.
A method, comprising:
- performing at least one diagnostic test to determine if a patient is indicated for anti-atherosclerotic therapy, including sensing at least one parameter indicative of circulatory health;
- and
- applying anti-atherosclerotic therapy to the patient if the patient is indicated for anti-atherosclerotic therapy, wherein applying anti-atherosclerotic therapy includes stimulating a neural target using a predetermined stimulation schedule to inhibit vascular inflammation.
A method, comprising:
- performing at least one diagnostic test to determine if a patient is indicated for anti-atherosclerotic therapy;
- if the patient is indicated for anti-atherosclerotic therapy, implanting an implantable neural stimulator, including positioning at least one electrode for use in stimulating a vagus nerve of the patient;
- and
- delivering neural stimulation to the vagus nerve using the implantable neural stimulator according to a programmed stimulation schedule to inhibit vascular inflammation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.