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Trans-esophageal vagus nerve stimulation

  • US 20080269833A1
  • Filed: 04/26/2007
  • Published: 10/30/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/26/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of providing electrical signal therapy to a vagus nerve of a patient comprising:

  • implanting a medical device comprising at least one electrode in the lumen of the abdominal portion of the esophagus of the patient such that the at least one electrode is in contact with the surface of the esophagus wall; and

    applying an electrical signal to at least one vagus nerve of the patient through the wall of the esophagus to treat a medical condition of the patient.

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