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Apparatus and method for spinal cord stimulation to treat pain

  • US 9,907,960 B2
  • Filed: 07/22/2016
  • Issued: 03/06/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/14/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling a spinal cord stimulation device, said method comprising the steps of:

  • acquiring values of a parameter that is indicative for a status of an autonomic nervous system;

    evaluating acquired values of said parameter that is indicative for a status of an autonomic nervous system;

    generating a control signal based on the evaluation; and

    controlling generation of stimulation pulses depending on said control signal,wherein the parameter that is indicative for a status of an autonomic nervous system is respiration activity,wherein evaluating acquired values representing respiration activity includes determining respiration phases, andwherein evaluating acquired values representing respiration activity includes determining respiration phases.

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