Physiologic stimulation for stroke treatment

• US 20100004709A1
• Filed: 09/10/2009
• Published: 01/07/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 10/26/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Hans Alois Mische
• Original Assignee: Hans Alois Mische
• Inventors: Mische, Hans Alois
• Application Number:
  US12/584,671
• Publication Number:
  US 20100004709A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 607/3
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0157 portable
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0207 heated
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0214 cooled
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/025 by direct air flow on the patient's body
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1604 Head
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1607 Holding means therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/165 Wearable interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2203/0456 Supine
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/02 Head
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/021 Scalp
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/022 Face
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/023 Nose
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/024 Eyes
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/06 Heartbeat rate
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/10 Electroencephalographic signals
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/50 Temperature
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/02 with electric or magnetic drive

Abstract

Methods and devices are disclosed that provide treatment for neurological strokes and other conditions related to obstructed, hemorrhagic or compromised vascular circulation.

Claims

1. A method of treating an acute neurologic stroke comprising the steps of:

stimulating the afferent nerves of a body site in order to increase blood circulation in the brain.

2. A method as in claim 1, wherein the stimulating energy affecting the afferent nerves is electricity

3. A method as in claim 1, wherein the stimulating energy affecting the afferent nerves is vibration

4. A method as in claim 1, wherein the stimulating energy affecting the afferent nerves is mechanical

5. A method as in claim 1, wherein the stimulating energy affecting the afferent nerves is heat

6. A method as in claim 1, wherein the stimulating energy affecting the afferent nerves is cold

7. A method as in claim 1, wherein the stimulation energy source is portable

8. A method as in claim 1, wherein the stimulation is used in conjunction with diagnostic equipment

9. A method as in claim 1, wherein the stimulation is used in conjunction with imaging systems

10. A method of treating ischemic neurologic strokes comprising the steps of:

diagnosing patients condition, placing electrical leads connected to an electrical stimulator in contact with an anatomical body part, whereby electrical energy stimulates the afferent nerves and results in increased blood flow in the ischemic region of the brain.