Stimulus regimens for cardiovascular reflex control
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1. A method of inducing a baroreceptor signal to effect a change in the baroreflex system in a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a baroreceptor activation device having a first electrode and a second electrode;
positioning the first electrode at a first anatomical location proximate a baroreceptor;
positioning the second electrode at a second anatomical location proximate a baroreceptor, wherein the first location is different than the second location;
alternatively activating, deactivating or otherwise modulating the electrodes of the baroreceptor activation device.
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Abstract
Devices, systems and methods by which the blood pressure, nervous system activity, and neurohormonal activity may be selectively and controllably reduced by activating baroreceptors. A baroreceptor activation device is positioned near a baroreceptor, for example a baroreceptor in the carotid sinus. A control system may be used to modulate the baroreceptor activation device. The control system may utilize an algorithm defining a stimulus regimen which promotes long term efficacy and reduces power requirements/consumption.
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1. A method of inducing a baroreceptor signal to effect a change in the baroreflex system in a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a baroreceptor activation device having a first electrode and a second electrode;
positioning the first electrode at a first anatomical location proximate a baroreceptor;
positioning the second electrode at a second anatomical location proximate a baroreceptor, wherein the first location is different than the second location;
alternatively activating, deactivating or otherwise modulating the electrodes of the baroreceptor activation device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method of inducing a baroreceptor signal to effect a change in the baroreflex system in a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a baroreceptor activation device;
positioning the baroreceptor activation device proximate a baroreceptor;
generating a control signal to activate, deactivate or otherwise modulate the baroreceptor activation device to induce a baroreceptor signal; and
changing the control signal to promote long term efficacy of inducing baroreceptor signals. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of inducing a baroreceptor signal to effect a change in the baroreflex system in a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a baroreceptor activation device;
positioning the baroreceptor activation device proximate a baroreceptor;
generating an electrical signal from the baroreceptor activation device to electrically induce a baroreceptor signal; and
changing the electrical signal to promote long term efficacy of inducing baroreceptor signals. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for inducing a baroreceptor signal to effect a change in the baroreflex system in a patient, the system comprising:
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a baroreceptor activation device positioned proximate a baroreceptor such that activation of the baroreceptor activation device induces a baroreceptor signal; and
a control system connected to the baroreceptor activation device, the control system including a processor and a memory, wherein the memory includes software defining a stimulus regimen, the control system generating a control signal as a function of the stimulus regimen, the stimulus regimen causing a change in the control signal to promote long term efficacy of inducing baroreceptor signals.
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