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Method and system for nerve stimulation and cardiac sensing prior to and during a medical procedure

  • US 20040186531A1
  • Filed: 12/01/2003
  • Published: 09/23/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/1996
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of performing a medical procedure, comprising:

  • providing a first electrode for supplying electrical current;

    positioning the first electrode adjacent a vagal nerve;

    providing a second electrode for supplying electrical current;

    positioning the second electrode adjacent a phrenic nerve;

    supplying electrical current to the first electrode to stimulate the vagal nerve to control heart rate; and

    supplying electrical current to the second electrode to stimulate the phrenic nerve to control breathing, wherein the supplying of electrical current to the first and second electrodes is coordinated.

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