METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THERMALLY-INDUCED RENAL NEUROMODULATION
First Claim
1. A method for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation, the method comprising:
- delivering a device to a vicinity of a neural fiber that contributes to renal function; and
thermally inducing modulation of a function of the neural fiber with the device.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation. Thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be achieved via direct and/or via indirect application of thermal energy to heat or cool neural fibers that contribute to renal function, or of vascular structures that feed or perfuse the neural fibers. In some embodiments, parameters of the neural fibers, of non-target tissue, or of the thermal energy delivery element, may be monitored via one or more sensors for controlling the thermally-induced neuromodulation. In some embodiments, protective elements may be provided to reduce a degree of thermal damage induced in the non-target tissues.
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16 Claims
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1. A method for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation, the method comprising:
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delivering a device to a vicinity of a neural fiber that contributes to renal function; and thermally inducing modulation of a function of the neural fiber with the device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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