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METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED TERMINATION OF A THERAPY FOR AN EPILEPTIC EVENT UPON A DETERMINATION OF EFFECTS OF A THERAPY

  • US 20120046711A1
  • Filed: 10/24/2011
  • Published: 02/23/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/23/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • detecting an epileptic event in a patient based on at least one detection body signal selected from at least one of an autonomic signal, a neurologic signal, a metabolic signal, an endocrine signal, and a tissue stress marker signal;

    applying an electrical therapy to a first target tissue in at least one of a brain region or a cranial nerve of said patient in response to said detecting the event;

    receiving an efficacy body signal after applying the electrical therapy, wherein said efficacy body signal is selected from at least one of an autonomic signal, a neurologic signal, a metabolic signal, an endocrine signal, and a tissue stress marker signal;

    determining whether said efficacy body signal indicates that said electrical therapy has an efficacious effect; and

    terminating the application of said electrical therapy if the determining indicates that the electrical therapy has an efficacious effect.

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