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US 8,747,338 B2Granted
Methods and devices for treating hypertension
AssigneeSympara Medical, Inc.
InventorsKevin Joe Ehrenreich, Randolf von Oepen, 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.
Claims14
A hypertension treatment device comprising:
- a vibration source configured to apply vibratory energy to the clavicle through the skin surface at a plurality of vibration frequencies between 35 Hz and 150 Hz, wherein the vibration source comprises a driver adapted to transition between the plurality of vibration frequencies;
- a bandage comprising at least a first layer and a second layer, at least one of the layers having an aperture formed therethrough sized to receive a portion of the vibration source, the bandage being adapted to adhesively attach to a skin surface over a clavicle of a subject;
- an attachment mechanism associated with at least one of the vibration source and the bandage, the attachment mechanism being adapted to detachably attach the vibration source to the bandage, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a first fitting disposed on the bandage and a second fitting disposed on the vibration source, the first fitting being shaped to mate with the second fitting,
- wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a magnet.
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