Methods and Devices for Treating Hypertension
AssigneeSympara Medical, Inc.
InventorsRandolf von Oepen, Kevin Joe Ehrenreich, Kelly Justin McCrystle
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Abstract
Devices, systems and methods are described which control blood pressure and nervous system activity by stimulating baroreceptors. By selectively and controllably activating baroreceptors and/or nerves, the present invention reduces blood pressure and alters the sympathetic nervous system; thereby minimizing deleterious effects on the heart, vasculature and other organs and tissues. A baroreceptor activation device or other sensory activation device is positioned near a dermal bone to provide the treatment.
Claims21
A device for treating hypertension, comprising:
- a housing, the housing having a proximal surface and a distal surface, wherein the housing further includes a mounting system, the mounting system including a first member and a second member, the first member associated with the housing and the second member configured to be received by tissue;
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- a driver assembly coupled to the housing.
A device for imparting energy to a patient, comprising:
- a housing, the housing having a first surface and a second surface, the surfaces defining a volume therebetween, wherein the housing further includes a mounting system, the mounting system including a first member and a second member, the first member associated with the housing and the second member configured to be received by tissue;
- a driver assembly disposed within the volume of the housing;
- an energy source coupled to the driver assembly;
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- an electronics module coupled to the driver assembly and the energy source.
A method of providing therapy, the method comprising:
- applying a therapy applying device to a collar bone of a patient;
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- activating a driver assembly within the therapy applying device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.