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US 2008/0288010 A1Published application
Subcutaneous diaphragm stimulation device and method for use
AssigneeRmx, LLC
InventorsAmir J. Tehrani, Rose Province
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Abstract
A cardiovascular treatment assembly is provided including a cardiac rhythm management device and an electrical stimulation device configured to elicit a diaphragm contraction to thereby treat heart failure.
Claims6
A cardiovascular treatment assembly comprising:
- a cardiac rhythm management device;
- and
- an electrical stimulation device configured to elicit a diaphragm contraction to thereby treat heart failure.
A device comprising
- a subcutaneously implantable defibrillator;
- and
- an electrical stimulation device configured to elicit a diaphragm contraction;
- a controller configured to coordinate the subcutaneous defibrillator and the electrical stimulation device.
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