Devices and methods for cardiovascular reflex control via coupled electrodes
First Claim
1. A method for implanting an electrode structure in an artery, said method comprising:
- intravascularly positioning the electrode structure proximate a baroreceptor in the artery;
advancing an electrical lead to a location adjacent the electrode structure in the artery;
passing the electrical lead through at least a wall of the artery;
connecting the electrical lead to the electrode structure after passing the electrical lead through at least a wall of the artery.
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Abstract
Devices, systems and methods are disclosed by which the blood pressure, nervous system activity, and neurohormonal activity may be selectively and controllably reduced by activating baroreceptors. A baroreceptor activation device is positioned near a baroreceptor, preferably a baroreceptor located in the carotid sinus. A control system may be used to modulate the baroreceptor activation device. The control system may utilize an algorithm defining a stimulus regimen which promotes long term efficacy and reduces power requirements/consumption. The baroreceptor activation device may utilize RF-coupled or other electrodes to activate the baroreceptors. The electrodes may be adapted for connection to the carotid arteries at or near the carotid sinus, and may be designed to minimize extraneous tissue stimulation.
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18 Claims
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1. A method for implanting an electrode structure in an artery, said method comprising:
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intravascularly positioning the electrode structure proximate a baroreceptor in the artery; advancing an electrical lead to a location adjacent the electrode structure in the artery; passing the electrical lead through at least a wall of the artery; connecting the electrical lead to the electrode structure after passing the electrical lead through at least a wall of the artery. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for implanting an electrode structure in an artery, said method comprising:
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intravascularly positioning the electrode structure proximate a baroreceptor in the artery; advancing an electrical lead to a location adjacent the electrode structure in the artery; and passing the electrical lead through at least a wall of the artery to connect the electrical lead to the electrode structure, wherein advancing the electrical lead comprises advancing the electrical lead through a lumen of a vein to a location adjacent the electrode structure in the artery. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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9. A method for implanting an electrode structure, said method comprising:
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positioning the electrode structure proximate a baroreceptor in an artery; advancing an electrical lead through a lumen of a vein to a location adjacent the electrode structure; and passing the electrical lead through at least a wall of the vein to connect the electrical lead to the electrode structure.
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10. A method, comprising:
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providing an electrode structure; providing an electrical lead; and providing instructions for implanting the electrode structure, comprising; positioning the electrode structure proximate a baroreceptor; advancing the electrical lead to a location adjacent the electrode structure; and connecting the electrical lead to the electrode structure after advancing the electrical lead to a location adjacent the electrode structure. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method, comprising:
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providing an electrode structure; providing an electrical lead; and providing instructions for implanting the electrode structure, comprising; intravascularly positioning the electrode structure proximate a baroreceptor; advancing the electrical lead to a location adjacent the electrode structure in an artery; passing the electrical lead through at least a wall of the artery to connect the electrical lead to the electrode structure; and advancing the electrical lead through a lumen of a vein to a location adjacent the electrode structure in the artery. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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