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 housing configured to attach to a portion of the adrenal gland of the patient; and
a plurality of stimulation elements arranged with the housing, the plurality of electrodes being configured to deliver stimulation energy through at least one of the plurality of electrodes to modulate release of L-dopa into a bloodstream of the patient.
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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 housing and a plurality of electrodes arranged with the housing. In addition, one or more of the plurality of electrodes may deliver stimulation energy to modulate L-dopa release.
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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 housing configured to attach to a portion of the adrenal gland of the patient; and a plurality of stimulation elements arranged with the housing, the plurality of electrodes being configured to deliver stimulation energy through at least one of the plurality of electrodes to modulate release of L-dopa into a bloodstream of the patient. - 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 housing configured to attach to a portion of the adrenal gland of the patient; a plurality of stimulation elements arranged with the housing, the plurality of electrodes being configured to deliver stimulation energy through at least one of the plurality of electrodes to modulate release of L-dopa into a bloodstream of the patient; and a sensor configured to measure dopamine levels within the patient associated with the L-dopa release and alter the stimulation energy delivered through the at least one of the plurality of stimulation elements in response thereto. - 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 housing to a portion of the adrenal gland of the patient, the housing including a plurality of stimulation elements arranged with the housing; and delivering stimulation energy through at least one of a plurality of electrodes leadless implantable medical to modulate aldosterone levels within the patient. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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