METHODS AND DEVICES FOR NEUROMODULATION OF THE ADRENAL GLAND
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1. An apparatus for delivering therapy to an adrenal gland of a patient, the apparatus comprising:
- a lead body including at least one attachment mechanism configured to attach to a portion of the adrenal gland of the patient, the lead body being configured to engage a capsule of the adrenal gland; and
a plurality of electrodes arranged along the lead body, the plurality of electrodes being configured to deliver stimulation energy through at least one of the plurality of electrodes to modulate catecholamine release from chromaffin cells within the adrenal gland.
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Abstract
Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for delivering therapy to an adrenal gland of a patient. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include a lead body that attaches to a portion of the adrenal gland of the patient; and a plurality of electrodes arranged along the lead body. In addition, one or more of the plurality of electrodes may deliver stimulation energy to modulate catecholamine release from chromaffin cells within the adrenal gland.
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1. An apparatus for delivering therapy to an adrenal gland of a patient, the apparatus comprising:
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a lead body including at least one attachment mechanism configured to attach to a portion of the adrenal gland of the patient, the lead body being configured to engage a capsule of the adrenal gland; and a plurality of electrodes arranged along the lead body, the plurality of electrodes being configured to deliver stimulation energy through at least one of the plurality of electrodes to modulate catecholamine release from chromaffin cells within the adrenal gland. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for delivering therapy to an adrenal gland of a patient, the system comprising:
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a lead body configured to engage a capsule of the adrenal gland; a plurality of electrodes arranged along the lead body, the plurality of electrodes being configured to deliver stimulation energy through at least one of the plurality of electrodes to modulate catecholamine release from chromaffin cells within the adrenal gland; a physiological sensor configured to measure at least one physiological response of the patient; and a controller operatively coupled to the lead and the physiological sensor, the controller configured to; instruct delivery of the stimulation energy through the at least one of the plurality of electrodes, receive a signal from the physiological sensor having data indicative of the at least one physiological response of the patient, analyze the signal to calculate alteration of the stimulation energy, and communicate with the lead to alter the stimulation energy based on analysis of the signal. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of delivering therapy to an adrenal gland of a patient, the method comprising:
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delivering a lead body to the adrenal gland of the patient; attaching a portion of the lead body to a capsule of the adrenal gland or pericapsular connective tissue of the patient; and delivering stimulation energy through at least one of a plurality of electrodes arranged along the lead body to modulate catecholamine release from chromaffin cells within the adrenal gland. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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