发明名称 |
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RENAL NEUROMODULATION |
摘要 |
A method is provided for renal neuromodulation. One step of the method includes providing an expandable support member having a cuff-like configuration and including a main body portion (MBP). The MBP includes a lumen for engaging a wall of a blood vessel including a portion of a renal vasculature. At least one electrode connected with the MBP is arranged to selectively deliver electric current to a desired location. An insulative material is attached to at least a portion of the MBP. Next, the MBP is implanted extravascularly so that the MBP is in direct contact with a portion of the renal vasculature. At least one electrode is positioned substantially adjacent a desired location where modulation of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is effective to alter renal function. Electric current is then delivered to the at least one electrode to effect a change in the SNS.
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申请公布号 |
US2012150245(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2012.06.14 |
申请号 |
US201213402410 |
申请日期 |
2012.02.22 |
申请人 |
REZAI ALI R.;GREENBERG ROY K.;DEOGAONKAR MILIND;THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION |
发明人 |
REZAI ALI R.;GREENBERG ROY K.;DEOGAONKAR MILIND |
分类号 |
A61N1/05;A61M37/00 |
主分类号 |
A61N1/05 |
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