Electrical stimulation of the carotid artery

摘要

In order to treat hypertension, an implantable receiving device is connected to implantable leads, which are adapted to deliver electrical energy to the carotid body or bodies of the patient. The receiving device is arranged to receive electrical energy from an external generator. The device thus enables the delivery of electrical currents, which modify the function of neural tissue, particularly where repeated treatments are needed or where positioning of a percutaneous needle is difficult.

主权项

1. A device for treatment of hypertension, asthma, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, arranged to supply electrical energy to the carotid body or bodies in the form of a pulsed radio frequency waveform, having a frequency of 200 to 600 kHz comprising:
an external generator; an implantable receiving device arranged to receive electrical energy from the external generator; at least one implantable lead connected to the implantable receiving device, the at least one implantable lead being adapted to deliver electrical energy to the carotid body or bodies by means of one or more electrodes at its distal end; and wherein the carotid body or bodies are located in a saddle of a bifurcation of an internal and an external carotid.