Low frequency neurostimulator for the treatment of neurological disorders
AssigneeNeuroPace, Inc.
InventorsDavid R. FISCHELL, Adrian R.M. UPTON
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Abstract
A system for treating neurological conditions by low-frequency time varying electrical stimulation includes an electrical device for applying such low-frequency energy, in a range below approximately 10 Hz, to the patient's brain tissue. An implantable embodiment applies direct electrical stimulation to electrodes implanted in or on the patient's brain, while a non-invasive embodiment causes a magnetic field to induce electrical currents in the patient's brain.
Claims13
A magnetic depolarizer for treating a neurological disorder of a patient through transcranial magnetic stimulation, the magnetic depolarizer comprising:
- at least one magnetic coil;
- a power source;
- and
- control circuitry in operable communication with the power source and the at least one magnetic coil, the control circuitry configured to cause the at least one magnetic coil to deliver at least one magnetic pulse to the patient,
- wherein the at least one magnetic pulse is provided by a carrier frequency having a low frequency signal modulated thereon.
A method for treating a neurological disorder of a patient through a transcranial magnetic stimulation device, the method comprising:
- causing at least one magnetic coil of the transcranial magnetic stimulation device to deliver at least one magnetic pulse to the patient,
- wherein the at least one magnetic pulse is provided by a carrier frequency having a low frequency signal modulated thereon.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.