Methods and apparatus for intravasculary-induced neuromodulation
First Claim
1. A device for renal neuromodulation, the device being sized and shaped for placement within a renal blood vessel of a human patient, the device comprising:
- a neuromodulation element,wherein the device is configured to be connected to a controller for selectively delivering stimulation parameters to the neuromodulation element for application within the renal blood vessel,wherein the neuromodulation element is configured to contact, but not pass through, a wall of the renal blood vessel in proximity to a target neural matter that innervates a kidney of the patient,wherein the neuro modulation element is configured to deliver sufficient electrical energy from within the renal blood vessel to inhibit neural activity across the target neural matter, andwherein the device is further configured to deliver a cooling fluid at or through the neuromodulation element to remove excess thermal energy and protect non-target tissues.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for intravascularly-induced neuromodulation or denervation. Neuromodulation may be achieved via direct and/or via indirect application of energy or neuromodulatory agents to target neural matter, or to vascular structures that support the target neural matter. In some embodiments, parameters of the target neural matter, of non-target tissue, or of the apparatus may be monitored via one or more sensors for controlling the neuromodulation or denervation. Such monitoring data optionally may be utilized for feedback control of the neuromodulation or denervation.
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15 Claims
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1. A device for renal neuromodulation, the device being sized and shaped for placement within a renal blood vessel of a human patient, the device comprising:
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a neuromodulation element, wherein the device is configured to be connected to a controller for selectively delivering stimulation parameters to the neuromodulation element for application within the renal blood vessel, wherein the neuromodulation element is configured to contact, but not pass through, a wall of the renal blood vessel in proximity to a target neural matter that innervates a kidney of the patient, wherein the neuro modulation element is configured to deliver sufficient electrical energy from within the renal blood vessel to inhibit neural activity across the target neural matter, and wherein the device is further configured to deliver a cooling fluid at or through the neuromodulation element to remove excess thermal energy and protect non-target tissues. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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