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Device and implantation system for electrical stimulation of biological systems

  • US 10,272,242 B2
  • Filed: 02/27/2017
  • Issued: 04/30/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/18/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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