System and method for mapping baroreceptors

摘要

An example of a method embodiment may place a set of stimulation electrodes on tissue containing the baroreceptor region, and may test bipolar configurations of the electrodes. Each of the bipolar configurations of the electrodes includes at least one of the electrodes configured to function as an anode and at least one other of the electrodes configured to function as a cathode. Testing the bipolar configurations may include stimulating the tissue using each of the bipolar configurations. For each of the tested bipolar configurations at least one physiological parameter may be monitored for a baroreflex response to stimulation of the tissue, and the baroreflex response may be recorded for each of the tested bipolar configurations.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
placing electrodes on a tissue region containing autonomic neural tissue; automatically mapping the tissue region using a controller and at least one physiologic response sensor, including:
testing different electrode configurations of the electrodes, including stimulating the tissue using the different electrode configurations;for each of the tested electrode configurations monitoring at least one physiological parameter for an autonomic reflex response to stimulation of the tissue; andrecording the autonomic reflex response for each of the tested electrode configurations.