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System and method for applying therapy during hyperpnea phase of periodic breathing using an implantable medical device

  • US 7,454,250 B1
  • Filed: 07/29/2005
  • Issued: 11/18/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for delivering therapy in response to periodic breathing within a patient using an implantable medical system, the method comprising:

  • detecting periods of hyperpnea during periodic breathing; and

    occluding the patient'"'"'s upper airway to selectively inhibit respiration during detected periods of hyperpnea.

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