Methods and Apparatus for Applying Energy to Patients
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1. A device for delivering electrical energy to a patient, comprising:
- an electrode comprising an electrically conductive material configured to convert from a flowable state to a hardened state;
an introducer configured to introduce the electrode in the flowable state to a target site in the patient; and
a source of electrical energy coupled to the electrode for delivering an electrical impulse to the electrode in the hardened state.
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Abstract
The present invention provides systems, apparatus and methods for selectively applying electrical energy to body tissue. More specifically, systems and methods are provided for introducing a flowable electrode to a target site within the patient such that the flowable electrode converts to a hardened electrode after being introduced to the target site. An electrical impulse is applied to the hardened electrode to modulate one or more nerve(s) at the target site. The electrode preferably comprises a conductive polymer material.
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1. A device for delivering electrical energy to a patient, comprising:
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an electrode comprising an electrically conductive material configured to convert from a flowable state to a hardened state; an introducer configured to introduce the electrode in the flowable state to a target site in the patient; and a source of electrical energy coupled to the electrode for delivering an electrical impulse to the electrode in the hardened state. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for treating an ailment in a patient comprising:
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introducing a flowable electrode to a target site within the patient such that the flowable electrode changes to a hardened electrode after being introduced to the target site; and applying an electrical impulse to the hardened electrode to modulate one or more nerve(s) at the target site. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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