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Trained and adaptive response in a neurostimulator

  • US 20060173494A1
  • Filed: 01/28/2005
  • Published: 08/03/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of providing electrical neurostimulation therapy to a patient using an implanted neurostimulator comprising:

  • sensing at least two physiological parameters selected from the group consisting of an action potential in a cranial nerve, a heart parameter, a temperature, a blood parameter, and brain wave activity;

    for each of said at least two physiological parameters, generating a first series of signals representative of the physiological parameter sensed over a first time period;

    storing each of said first series of signals as a time sequence data stream representative of said physiological parameter;

    determining when a physiological event has occurred in a patient;

    providing an indication of the occurrence of said physiological event;

    analyzing each of said time sequence data streams for a predetermined time interval preceding said event to determine at least one marker in said data streams as a predictor of said event;

    again sensing said at least two physiological parameters;

    for each of said at least two physiological parameters, generating a second series of signals representative of the physiological parameter sensed;

    analyzing each of said second series of signals to determine whether or not said at least one marker is present; and

    providing an electrical pulse from said implanted neurostimulator to a cranial nerve in the patient when said marker is present in said second series of signals.

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