Systems and methods for neurostimulation therapy
AssigneeBoston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
InventorsJeffrey WANG, John Edward SHERRY
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Abstract
The present disclosure pertains to methods, devices and systems for neurological regulation. The methods, devices and systems described herein are useful, for example, in the treatment of conditions of the bladder such as overactive bladder.
Claims20
A system comprising:
- a bladder pressure sensor configured to measure and transmit bladder pressure information and a nerve current regulator configured to sense and at least partially block electrical signals transmitted by one or more nerves based on information comprising bladder pressure information received from the bladder pressure sensor.
A nerve current regulator configured to sense and at least partially block electrical signals transmitted by one or more nerves based on bladder pressure information, wherein the nerve current regulator is configured to at least partially block electrical signals transmitted by the one or more nerves by forming unidirectionally propagating action potentials within the one or more nerves.
A method of treating a patient comprising:
- (a) measuring current within one or more nerves of the patient;
- (b) sensing bladder pressure within a urinary bladder of the patient;
- and forming modified electrical signals within the one or more nerves based on measured current and sensed bladder pressure obtained in (a) and (b).
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.