Method of using a fully implantable miniature neurostimulator for vagus nerve stimulation
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1. A method for treating a patient with an endocrine disorder, comprising:
- generating stimulation pulses with an implanted stimulator in accordance with one or more stimulation parameters, the stimulator being coupled to at least two implanted electrodes; and
delivering the stimulation pulses via the at least two electrodes to at least one or more of an anterior superior pancreaticoduodenal plexus, an anterior inferior pancreaticoduodenal plexus, a posterior pancreaticoduodenal plexus, and an inferior pancreaticoduodenal plexus;
wherein the stimulation pulses are configured to treat the endocrine disorder.
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Abstract
A method of using a small implantable stimulator(s) with at least two electrodes small enough to have the electrodes located adjacent to the vagus nerve. The small stimulator provides a means of stimulating the vagus nerve when desired, and may be implanted via a minimal surgical procedure.
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1. A method for treating a patient with an endocrine disorder, comprising:
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generating stimulation pulses with an implanted stimulator in accordance with one or more stimulation parameters, the stimulator being coupled to at least two implanted electrodes; and delivering the stimulation pulses via the at least two electrodes to at least one or more of an anterior superior pancreaticoduodenal plexus, an anterior inferior pancreaticoduodenal plexus, a posterior pancreaticoduodenal plexus, and an inferior pancreaticoduodenal plexus; wherein the stimulation pulses are configured to treat the endocrine disorder. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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