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Method and system for vagal nerve stimulation with multi-site cardiac pacing

  • US 7,711,421 B2
  • Filed: 08/08/2007
  • Issued: 05/04/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of performing a medical procedure using a medical device, comprising:

  • implanting a first stimulation electrode in the heart to stimulate a first portion of cardiac tissue;

    implanting a second stimulation electrode in the heart to stimulate a second portion of cardiac tissue;

    implanting a third stimulation electrode in a third position to stimulate a nervestimulating the first portion of cardiac tissue with the first electrode, causing the tissue to contract;

    stimulating the second portion of cardiac tissue with the second electrode, causing the second portion of cardiac tissue to contract in synchrony with the first portion of cardiac tissue; and

    stimulating the nerve with the third stimulation electrode.

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