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Vagus nerve stimulation for chronic intractable hiccups

  • US 20060282121A1
  • Filed: 04/24/2006
  • Published: 12/14/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of treating chronic hiccups, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) applying a peripheral nerve stimulator to the vagus nerve at a predetermined frequency, pulse width, amplitude, and duration;

    (b) monitoring the occurrence of hiccups in response to said stimulation; and

    (c) adjusting said frequency, pulse width, amplitude, and duration to reduce the occurrence of said hiccups.

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