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Methods and apparatus to stimulate heart atria

  • US 9,427,586 B2
  • Filed: 08/02/2013
  • Issued: 08/30/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/25/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for pacing a heart of a patient suffering from hypertension or sodium retention, the method comprising:

  • artificially pacing an atrium of the heart during a period between an end of an atrial refractory period and an end of a ventricular refractory period;

    wherein the artificial pacing causes the atrium of the heart to contract against a closed heart valve of the atrium such that the contraction distends a wall of the atrium with blood; and

    wherein the distention of the wall results in a therapeutic effect of a reduction in blood pressure.

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