Devices and Methods for Screening of Vagal Nerve Stimulation
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1. A method of screening vagus nerve stimulation to determine efficacy, the method comprising:
- placing at least one temporary electrode adjacent the vagus nerve;
energizing the electrode to stimulate at least a portion of the vagus nerve;
monitoring patient response to stimulation of the vagus nerve;
determining whether vagus nerve stimulation had a beneficial effect on the patient condition; and
removing the temporary electrode.
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for screening vagus nerve stimulation to determine the potential efficacy of permanent stimulation systems. In one aspect, the system includes temporary electrode assemblies adapted for temporary placement on or in the body adjacent the vagus nerve. In another aspect, a method is provided to place a stimulating electrode adjacent the posterior of the carotid sheath.
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1. A method of screening vagus nerve stimulation to determine efficacy, the method comprising:
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placing at least one temporary electrode adjacent the vagus nerve; energizing the electrode to stimulate at least a portion of the vagus nerve; monitoring patient response to stimulation of the vagus nerve; determining whether vagus nerve stimulation had a beneficial effect on the patient condition; and removing the temporary electrode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A system for screening of the vagus nerve for stimulation efficacy, comprising:
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a base member with a longitudinal axis and having a first side with at least one electrode and an opposing second side with a non-conductive surface; an electrically conductive lead extending within said base and electrically connected to said electrode; and a stabilization member extending laterally away from the longitudinal axis adjacent the at least one electrode, the stabilization member for maintaining the electrode adjacent the vagus nerve and the non-conductive surface away from the vagus nerve. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A kit for screening the vagus nerve for stimulation efficacy through a minimally invasive surgical approach, the kit comprising:
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at least one temporary vagus nerve electrode assembly configured for unattached stimulation of the vagus nerve, and an access needle configured for gaining surgical access through a patient'"'"'s skin and having an internal bore sized to pass the at least one temporary vagus nerve electrode assembly. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33)
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