Device and implantation system for electrical stimulation of biological systems
First Claim
1. A method for treating a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease, comprising:
- programming a stimulator, wherein the stimulator is operably coupled to at least one electrode and wherein the at least one electrode is in electrical communication with the lower esophageal sphincter of the patient, wherein said programming further comprises setting a first pulse amplitude in a range of 3 mA to 8 mA;
applying a plurality of stimulations to the patient, wherein the plurality of stimulations is defined by the first pulse amplitude;
assessing a state of the patient to determine if adverse symptoms associated with the patient'"'"'s gastroesophageal reflux disease are minimized or if the patient experiences dysphagia; and
depending upon the assessing of the state of the patient, reprogramming the stimulator, wherein the reprogramming further comprises setting a second pulse amplitude in a range of 3 mA to 8 mA and wherein the first pulse amplitude is different from the second pulse amplitude.
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Abstract
The present specification discloses devices and methodologies for the treatment of GERD. Individuals with GERD may be treated by implanting a stimulation device within the patient'"'"'s lower esophageal sphincter and applying electrical stimulation to the patient'"'"'s lower esophageal sphincter, in accordance with certain predefined protocols. The presently disclosed devices have a simplified design because they do not require sensing systems capable of sensing when a person is engaged in a wet swallow, have improved energy storage requirements, enable improved LES function while concurrently delivering additional health benefits, and enable improved LES function post stimulation termination.
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16 Claims
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1. A method for treating a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease, comprising:
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programming a stimulator, wherein the stimulator is operably coupled to at least one electrode and wherein the at least one electrode is in electrical communication with the lower esophageal sphincter of the patient, wherein said programming further comprises setting a first pulse amplitude in a range of 3 mA to 8 mA; applying a plurality of stimulations to the patient, wherein the plurality of stimulations is defined by the first pulse amplitude; assessing a state of the patient to determine if adverse symptoms associated with the patient'"'"'s gastroesophageal reflux disease are minimized or if the patient experiences dysphagia; and depending upon the assessing of the state of the patient, reprogramming the stimulator, wherein the reprogramming further comprises setting a second pulse amplitude in a range of 3 mA to 8 mA and wherein the first pulse amplitude is different from the second pulse amplitude. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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