WIRELESS ENDOVASCULAR STENT-BASED ELECTRODES
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a blood vessel of a subject, including a stent (20) configured to be placed in the blood vessel. The stent includes at least first (32), second (34), and third (36) strut portions disposed along the stent. The first and second strut portions are coupled to one another at a first junction (37A) that facilitates bending of the first and second strut portions with respect to one another. The second and third strut portions are coupled to one another at a second junction (37B) that facilitates bending of the second and third strut portions with respect to one another. At least one electrode (22) is disposed on at least an outer surface of the stent. Other applications are also described.
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73 Claims
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1-17. -17. (canceled)
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18. Apparatus for use with a blood vessel of a subject, comprising:
a stent configured to be placed in the blood vessel, the stent comprising; a generally cylindrical stent body; a plurality of posts protruding longitudinally from an end of the stent body; an antenna disposed annularly on the posts, such that the posts separate the antenna from the end of the stent body. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30-54. -54. (canceled)
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55. A method for use with a blood vessel of a subject, comprising:
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providing a stent that includes; a generally cylindrical stent body; a plurality of posts longitudinally protruding from an end of the stent body; an antenna disposed annularly on the posts, such that the posts separate the antenna from the stent body; and placing the stent inside the blood vessel. - View Dependent Claims (56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66)
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67. A method for use with a blood vessel of a subject, comprising:
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placing into the blood vessel; a stent having a generally cylindrical stent body; at least one electrode that is coupled to the stent body; and an antenna that is coupled to the stent body, the placing being performed such that the antenna is separated from the stent body; and operating a transmitter; to generate an inductive current through the antenna by transmitting RF energy toward the antenna; and using the inductive current, to drive a current into the blood vessel via the electrode. - View Dependent Claims (68, 69, 70, 71, 72)
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73-83. -83. (canceled)
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