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Renal nerve stimulation method and apparatus for treatment of patients

  • US 7,162,303 B2
  • Filed: 04/08/2003
  • Issued: 01/09/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/08/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for treating a human patient comprising:

  • a. positioning a nerve stimulation device adjacent to a renal nerve of at least one kidney of the patient, wherein the nerve stimulation device comprises a cuff placed around a renal blood vessel of the kidney; and

    b. at least partially blocking the renal nerve of the kidney.

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