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System and method for transvascularly stimulating contents of the carotid sheath

  • US 7,925,352 B2
  • Filed: 03/27/2009
  • Issued: 04/12/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for stimulating contents of the carotid sheath, comprising:

  • intravascularly advancing an energy delivery element into an internal jugular vein;

    retaining the energy delivery element in a portion of the internal jugular vein contained within a carotid sheath;

    positioning a shield at least partially surrounding the carotid sinus sheath, andenergizing the energy delivery element to transvenously direct energy to target contents of the carotid sheath external to the internal jugular vein wherein the shield blocks conduction of energy beyond the sheath during energization of the energy delivery implant.

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