Shockwave nerve therapy system and method

摘要

Disclosed herein are intravascular systems and methods for modulating the activation of neural activity using shock wave devices. In one embodiment, the system is used to treat the nerves in the renal plexus. In a second embodiment, the system is used to treat the baroreceptors in the carotid sinus. In a preferred embodiment, the shock wave generator is in the form of electrodes mounted within an inflatable balloon.

主权项

1. A method for nerve therapy comprising:
advancing a shock wave device within a renal artery, wherein the shock wave device comprises an elongate body having a guide wire lumen, and a shock wave generator coupled to the elongate body; and initiating a shock wave from the shock wave generator at a first location in the renal artery adjacent to a renal plexus to impinge upon a wall of the renal artery to at least partially block activation of a renal plexus and wherein the shock wave device further comprises a balloon sealably enclosing a portion of the elongate body, and wherein the shock wave generator is located within the balloon, and wherein the method further comprises inflating the balloon with a liquid before initiating a shock wave from the shock wave generator.