ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TREATMENT OF HYPOTENSION

摘要

The present invention includes methods and devices for treating hypotension, such as in cases of shock, including septic shock, anaphylactic shock and hypovolemia. The method includes the step of applying at least one electrical impulse to at least one selected region of a parasympathetic nervous system of the patient. The electrical impulse is sufficient to modulate one or more nerves of the parasympathetic nervous system to increase the ratio of blood pressure to heart rate and relieve the condition and/or extend the patient's life.

主权项

1. A device for treating a patient with a disorder, the device comprising;
a power supply; an electrical impulse generator coupled to the power supply; one or more electrodes coupled to the electrical impulse generator and configured for placement in or on a neck of the patient at a location spaced apart from a target nerve region in the patient by a distance from about 5 millimeters (mm) to about 20 mm; and wherein the electrical impulse generator is configured to provide an electrical impulse through the electrodes to the target nerve region.