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Vagus nerve stimulation via unidirectional propagation of action potentials

  • US 7,292,890 B2
  • Filed: 06/20/2002
  • Issued: 11/06/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/20/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Method of stimulating a vagus nerve, the method comprising:

  • providing at least one implantable stimulator with at least two electrodes, at least one of the electrodes comprising a leadless electrode;

    configuring the electrodes, including the leadless electrode, to apply stimulation that unidirectionally propagates action potentials along a vagus nerve; and

    applying the stimulation to the vagus nerve using the electrodes, including the leadless electrode, to effectively select afferent fibers, thereby treating at least one of epilepsy and depression while limiting side effects of bidirectional stimulation.

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