A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTERNAL COUNTERPULSATION

摘要

A system and method for modulating cardiac blood flow of a patient by applying intermittent pressure on a limb of the patient, the system comprising a limb attachment, substantially surrounding the limb perimeter and an actuator pulling and releasing a flat member; a sensor for determining a physiological parameter relating to the patient; and a processing unit for receiving data from the sensor and issuing commands to the actuator.