High frequency neuromodulation system and method for reducing energy requirements
AssigneeBoston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
InventorBradley Hershey
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Abstract
An electrical neuromodulation system and method of treating an ailment of a patient using a neuromodulation device. Electrical modulation energy is delivered at a first frequency from the neuromodulation device to a first set of electrodes having a first combined electrode impedance. A second set of electrodes having a second combined electrode impedance less than the first combined electrode impedance is automatically selected. The electrical modulation energy is delivered at a second frequency to the second set of electrodes, wherein the second frequency is greater than the first frequency.
Claims14
An electrical neuromodulation system, comprising:
- a neuromodulation device capable of delivering electrical energy between electrodes at a defined frequency;
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- control/processing circuitry configured for instructing the neuromodulation device to deliver the electrical energy at a first frequency to a first set of electrodes having a first combined electrode impedance, automatically selecting a second set of electrodes having a second combined electrode impedance less than the first combined electrode impedance, and instructing the neuromodulation device to deliver the electrical energy at a second frequency to the second set of electrodes, wherein the second frequency is greater than the first frequency.
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