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31-01-2013 дата публикации

MEDICAL DEVICE TO PROVIDE BREATHING THERAPY

Номер: US20130030488A1
Принадлежит: Medtronic, Inc.

Medical devices and methods for providing breathing therapy (e.g., for treating heart failure, hypertension, etc.) may determine at least the inspiration phase of one or more breathing cycles based on the monitored physiological parameters and control delivery of a plurality of breathing therapy sessions (e.g., each of the breathing therapy sessions may be provided during a defined time period). Further, each of the plurality of breathing therapy sessions may include delivering stimulation after the start of the inspiration phase of each of a plurality of breathing cycles to prolong diaphragm contraction during the breathing cycle.

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13-08-2013 дата публикации

Medical device to provide breathing therapy

Номер: US0008509902B2

Medical devices and methods for providing breathing therapy (e.g., for treating heart failure, hypertension, etc.) may determine at least the inspiration phase of one or more breathing cycles based on the monitored physiological parameters and control delivery of a plurality of breathing therapy sessions (e.g., each of the breathing therapy sessions may be provided during a defined time period). Further, each of the plurality of breathing therapy sessions may include delivering stimulation after the start of the inspiration phase of each of a plurality of breathing cycles to prolong diaphragm contraction during the breathing cycle.

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21-10-2004 дата публикации

Methods and apparatus for decreasing incidences of early recurrence of atrial fibrillation

Номер: US20040210256A1
Принадлежит: Medtronic, Inc.

Implantable cardioverter/defibrillators (ICDs) providing atrial cardioversion/defibrillation (C/D) shock therapies in response to detected atrial tachyarrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation (AF) or in response to a patient command generated by a patient experiencing AF symptoms are disclosed. The early recurrence of atrial fibrillation (ERAF) following delivery of an atrial C/D shock is detected and delivery of any subsequent atrial C/D shock therapies is delayed for an ERAF sustained duration.

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

IDENTIFYING LEAD INSULATION BREACHES AND EXTERNALIZATION OF LEAD CONDUCTORS

Номер: US20130304139A1
Принадлежит: Medtronic, Inc.

A technique for identifying lead-related conditions, such as insulation breaches and/or externalization of lead conductors, includes analyzing characteristics of electrical signals generated on one or more electrode sensing vectors of the lead by a test signal to determine whether a lead-related condition exists. The characteristics of the electrical signals induced on the lead by the test signal may be significantly different on a lead having an insulation breach or externalized conductor than on a lead not having such lead-related conditions. As such, the implantable medical device may be subject to a known test signal and analyze the signals on the lead to detect lead-related conditions. 1. An implantable medical system comprising:at least one implantable medical lead; and a signal generator configured to deliver a test signal; and', 'a processor configured to obtain an electrical signal generated on the lead by delivery of the test signal and analyze the electrical signal to determine whether a lead-related condition exists., 'an implantable medical device coupled to the at least one implantable medical lead, wherein the implantable medical device includes2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to compare a characteristic of the sensed electrical signal on the at least one implantable medical lead to an expected characteristic of an expected signal on an intact lead and determine whether a lead-related condition exists based on the comparison.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to compare an amplitude of the sensed electrical signal on the at least one implantable medical lead to a threshold amplitude and determine that a lead-related condition exists when the amplitude of the second electrical signal sensed on the at least one implantable medical lead is greater than the threshold amplitude.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the threshold amplitude corresponds with an amplitude of an expected electrical signal ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

IDENTIFYING LEAD INSULATION BREACHES AND EXTERNALIZATION OF LEAD CONDUCTORS

Номер: US20130304160A1
Принадлежит: Medtronic, Inc.

A technique for identifying lead-related conditions, such as insulation breaches and/or externalization of lead conductors, includes analyzing characteristics of electrical signals generated on one or more electrode sensing vectors of the lead by a test signal to determine whether a lead-related condition exists. The characteristics of the electrical signals induced on the lead by the test signal may be significantly different on a lead having an insulation breach or externalized conductor than on a lead not having such lead-related conditions. As such, the implantable medical device may be subject to a known test signal and analyze the signals on the lead to detect lead-related conditions. 1. A medical device system comprising: at least two electrodes configured to contact a body of a patient; and', 'a signal generator electrically coupled to the at least two electrodes, the signal generator configured to generate a first electrical signal to be delivered by the at least two electrodes;', 'an implantable medical system comprising:', 'an implantable medical device; and, 'an external system comprising 'wherein the implantable medical system senses a second electrical signal induced on the at least one implantable medical lead by the first electrical signal generated by the signal generator; and', 'at least one implantable medical lead coupled to the implantable medical device,'}a processor configured to analyze the second electrical signal sensed on the at least one implantable medical lead to determine whether a lead-related condition exists.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to compare a characteristic of the second electrical signal sensed on the at least one implantable medical lead to a threshold and determine whether a lead-related condition exists based on the comparison.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to compare an amplitude of the second electrical signal sensed on the at least one implantable ...

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

MEDICAL DEVICE TO PROVIDE BREATHING THERAPY

Номер: US20150045848A1
Принадлежит: Medtronic, Inc.

Medical devices and methods for providing breathing therapy (e.g., for treating heart failure, hypertension, etc.) may determine at least the inspiration phase of one or more breathing cycles based on the monitored physiological parameters and control delivery of a plurality of breathing therapy sessions (e.g., each of the breathing therapy sessions may be provided during a defined time period). Further, each of the plurality of breathing therapy sessions may include delivering stimulation after the start of the inspiration phase of each of a plurality of breathing cycles to prolong diaphragm contraction during the breathing cycle. 1. A method for providing breathing therapy , comprising:providing a plurality of breathing therapy sessions wherein each of the plurality of breathing therapy sessions comprises delivering stimulation during each of a plurality of breathing cycles to prolong diaphragm contraction during the breathing cycle and delivering cardiac pacing to the patient based on a predefined ratio of breathing rate to heart rate.2. The method of further comprising:monitoring one or more physiological parameters of a patient to determine a presence of a temporary or sustained elevated sympathetic tone based on at least an elevated blood pressure; andmonitoring respiration of a patient to determine at least an inspiration phase of one or more breathing cycles.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of breathing therapy sessions upon determination of the presence of an elevated sympathetic tone claim 2 , wherein each of the breathing therapy sessions is provided during a defined time period claim 2 , and further wherein each of the plurality of breathing therapy sessions comprises delivering stimulation after the start of the inspiration phase of each of a plurality of breathing cycles to prolong diaphragm contraction during the breathing cycle.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein delivering stimulation comprises delivering at least one of phrenic nerve ...

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03-05-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC ABNORMALITIES BASED ON MONITORED HIGH FREQUENCY QRS POTENTIALS

Номер: US20180116538A1
Принадлежит: Medtronic Monitoring, Inc.

A system and method of monitoring electrocardiogram (ECG) signals and detecting ischemic conditions. In particular, high-frequency components and low-frequency components are extracted from the monitored ECG signal. The high-frequency components are analyzed to detect reduced amplitude zones (RAZs), while the low-frequency components are utilized to detect premature ventricular contraction (PVC) beats. Potentially ischemic conditions are identified based on both RAZs and PVC beats detected. 1. A method of detecting ischemia , the method comprising:sensing an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal;extracting high-frequency components associated with the sensed ECG signal;extracting low-frequency components associated with the sensed ECG signal;detecting reduced amplitude zones (RAZs) in the high-frequency components;detecting premature ventricular contraction (PVC) beats in the low-frequency components; andidentifying potential ischemia based on detection of both RAZs and PVC beats.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein extracting high-frequency components includes extracting components in a frequency range of 150-250 Hertz (Hz).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein extracting high-frequency components includes extracting high frequency components associated with QRS complex portions of the sensed ECG signal (HF QRS).4. The method of claim 3 , further including identifying a HF QRS envelope associated with the HF QRS signal.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein a RAZ counter is incremented for each RAZ detected.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein a PVC counter is incremented for each PVC beat detected.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein potential ischemia is identified when both the PVC counter and the RAZ counter exceed threshold values.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting premature ventricular contraction (PVC) beats in the low-frequency components includes detecting density and/or frequency attributes associated with detected PVC beats.9. A method of localizing detected ...

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03-05-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHODS OF DETERMINING ETIOLOGY OF UNDIAGNOSED SYMPTOMATIC EVENTS

Номер: US20180116598A1
Принадлежит: Medtronic Monitoring, Inc.

Embodiments describe a method of determining etiology of undiagnosed events comprising monitoring electrocardiogram signals and blood pressure of a patient via a medical device, capturing one or more of an ECG segment and a BP reading in response to a triggering event, classifying one or more of the ECG segment and BP reading as normal or abnormal, and determining etiology of undiagnosed symptomatic events based on the classification. Embodiments further describe a medical device comprising sensors for monitoring ECG signals and BP of a patient, circuitry for capturing one or more of ECG segments and BP readings of a patient in response to a triggering event, and a processor for communicating one of more of captured ECG segments and captured BP readings to a remote monitoring center directly or indirectly where the captured ECG segments and captured BP readings are classified as normal or abnormal. 1. A method of determining etiology of undiagnosed events , the method comprising:monitoring electrocardiogram (ECG) signals and blood pressure (BP) of a patient via a medical device;capturing one or more of an ECG segment and a BP reading in response to a triggering event;classifying one or more of the ECG segment and BP reading as normal or abnormal; anddetermining etiology of undiagnosed symptomatic events based on the classification of the ECG segment and/or BP reading.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the medical device is non-invasive.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the medical device includes an adherent patch and a blood pressure cuff.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ECG segment and/or BP reading captured includes one or more of prospectively captured ECG segments claim 1 , prospectively captured BP readings claim 1 , recently captured ECG segments claim 1 , and recently captured BP readings.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the triggering event is one or more of a patient triggered event and an automatically triggered event.6. The method of claim 5 , ...

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16-06-2016 дата публикации

MEDICAL DEVICE TO PROVIDE BREATHING THERAPY

Номер: US20160166831A9
Принадлежит:

Medical devices and methods for providing breathing therapy (e.g., for treating heart failure, hypertension, etc.) may determine at least the inspiration phase of one or more breathing cycles based on the monitored physiological parameters and control delivery of a plurality of breathing therapy sessions (e.g., each of the breathing therapy sessions may be provided during a defined time period). Further, each of the plurality of breathing therapy sessions may include delivering stimulation after the start of the inspiration phase of each of a plurality of breathing cycles to prolong diaphragm contraction during the breathing cycle. 1. A method for providing breathing therapy , comprising:providing a plurality of breathing therapy sessions wherein each of the plurality of breathing therapy sessions comprises delivering stimulation during each of a plurality of breathing cycles to prolong diaphragm contraction during the breathing cycle and delivering cardiac pacing to the patient based on a predefined ratio of breathing rate to heart rate.2. The method of further comprising:monitoring one or more physiological parameters of a patient to determine a presence of a temporary or sustained elevated sympathetic tone based on at least an elevated blood pressure; andmonitoring respiration of a patient to determine at least an inspiration phase of one or more breathing cycles.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of breathing therapy sessions upon determination of the presence of an elevated sympathetic tone claim 2 , wherein each of the breathing therapy sessions is provided during a defined time period claim 2 , and further wherein each of the plurality of breathing therapy sessions comprises delivering stimulation after the start of the inspiration phase of each of a plurality of breathing cycles to prolong diaphragm contraction during the breathing cycle.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein delivering stimulation comprises delivering at least one of phrenic nerve ...

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09-07-2019 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for detecting electrocardiographic abnormalities based on monitored high frequency QRS potentials

Номер: US10342445B2
Принадлежит: Medtronic Monitoring Inc

A system and method of monitoring electrocardiogram (ECG) signals and detecting ischemic conditions. In particular, high-frequency components and low-frequency components are extracted from the monitored ECG signal. The high-frequency components are analyzed to detect reduced amplitude zones (RAZs), while the low-frequency components are utilized to detect premature ventricular contraction (PVC) beats. Potentially ischemic conditions are identified based on both RAZs and PVC beats detected.

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09-11-2023 дата публикации

Neuromodulation techniques for treatment of hypoglycemia

Номер: US20230355981A1
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

A system is provided herein for stimulating an anatomical element of a patient. For example, a device may be configured to generate a current, and an electrode device coupled to the device may be configured to apply the current to the anatomical element. In some examples, the current may be configured to prevent hypoglycemic episodes from occurring in the patient when applied to the anatomical element. For example, the current may be configured to downregulate neural activity of a celiac vagal trunk and to upregulate neural activity of a hepatic vagal trunk. Accordingly, the current being applied to anatomical element of the patient may result in a decrease in insulin production of the patient, an increase in glucose production of the patient, an increase in blood sugar levels of the patient, or a combination thereof. Additionally, applying the current may prevent nocturnal hypoglycemic episodes from occurring.

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09-11-2023 дата публикации

Systems and methods for mechanically blocking a nerve

Номер: US20230355244A1
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

Systems and methods for mechanically blocking a nerve are provided. The system may comprise a blocking device configured to selectively compress the nerve. The system may also comprise a feedback mechanism configured to measure a response correlating to whether the nerve is blocked. When the blocking device compresses the nerve, a response from the feedback mechanism is received that correlates to the nerve being blocked or unblocked after a period of time.

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09-11-2023 дата публикации

Closed-loop feedback and treatment

Номер: WO2023215671A1
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC.

An illustrative system is described to include: a first sensor that measures a glycemic level of a patient; a second sensor that measures a protein level of the patient, a hormone level of the patient, and/or an activity level of the patient; a processor that receives inputs from the first sensor and inputs from the second sensor; and memory including data that, when executed by the processor, enables the processor to perform one or more functions. The one or more functions may include: analyzing the inputs received from the first sensor and the second sensor; determining, based on the analysis, that an electrical treatment is to be applied to the patient, where the electrical treatment includes application of at least one electrical signal to a nervous system of the patient; and causing the electrical treatment to be applied to the nervous system of the patient.

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Identifying lead insulation breaches and externalization of lead conductors

Номер: WO2013169863A1
Принадлежит: Medtronic, Inc.

A technique for identifying lead-related conditions, such as insulation breaches and/or externalization of lead conductors, includes analyzing characteristics of electrical signals generated on one or more electrode sensing vectors of the lead by a test signal to determine whether a lead-related condition exists. The characteristics of the electrical signals induced on the lead by the test signal may be significantly different on a lead having an insulation breach or externalized conductor than on a lead not having such lead-related conditions. As such, the implantable medical device may be subject to a known test signal and analyze the signals on the lead to detect lead-related conditions.

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09-11-2023 дата публикации

Programming and calibration of a closed-loop vagal nerve stimulation device

Номер: US20230355977A1
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

A system is described that includes: a first sensor that measures a glycemic level of a patient; a second sensor that measures at least one of a protein level of the patient, a hormone level of the patient, and an activity level of the patient; a processor that receives inputs from the first sensor and inputs from the second sensor; and memory including data that, when executed by the processor, enables the processor to perform one or more functions. An example of such function(s) include: analyzing the inputs received from the first sensor and the second sensor; determining, based on the analysis, that an electrical treatment is to be applied to the patient, where the electrical treatment includes application of at least one electrical signal to a nervous system of the patient; and causing the electrical treatment to be applied to the nervous system of the patient.

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09-11-2023 дата публикации

Utilization of growth curves for optimization of type 2 diabetes treatment

Номер: US20230355982A1
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

A system is provided herein for stimulating an anatomical element of a patient. For example, the system may include a device configured to generate a current (e.g., implantable pulse generator), a first electrode device configured to apply the current to the anatomical element, and a second electrode device configured to record one or more response measurements associated with applying the current to the anatomical element. In some examples, the one or more response measurements may be used to generate growth curves associated with applying the current to the anatomical element, where the growth curves can be used to adjust one or more parameters of the current. Additionally, the one or more response measurements may include an evoked compound action potential (eCAP) measurement, an electromyography (EMG) measurement, a glucose level measurement, or a combination thereof.

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21-12-2023 дата публикации

Systems and methods for treating medical conditions with dorsal root ganglion stimulation

Номер: US20230405325A1
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

A system comprises a device that includes a signal generator and at least one processor configured to monitor a value of a medical parameter of the patient that is associated with type 2 diabetes, a condition of metabolic syndrome, pancreatis, or any combination thereof. The at least one processor is configured to determine one or more stimulation parameters for stimulating at least one spinal nerve of the patient with an electrical signal, and control the signal generator to generate the electrical signal based on the one or more stimulation parameters. The electrical signal is introduced to the at least one spinal nerve by one or more electrodes, which causes a response by at least one anatomical element of the patient that changes the value of the medical parameter for the patient.

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09-11-2023 дата публикации

Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling an implantable pulse generator

Номер: WO2023215668A1
Принадлежит: Medtronic, Inc.

Systems and methods for monitoring an implantable pulse generator are provided. The system may comprise an implantable pulse generator configured to generate a current and an electrode configured to apply the current to an anatomical element. Patient feedback may be monitoring using at least one device and an activation signal may be generated based on the patient feedback. The activation signal may be transmitted to the implantable pulse generator to cause the implantable pulse generator to generate the current, thereby causing the electrode to apply the current to the anatomical element.

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09-11-2023 дата публикации

Personalized machine learning algorithm for stimulation/block therapy for treatment of type 2 diabetes

Номер: US20230355141A1
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

A system is provided herein for stimulating an anatomical element of a patient. For example, the system may include a device (e.g., an implantable pulse generator) and an electrode device electrically coupled to the device. In some examples, the device may be configured to generate a current that is to be applied to the anatomical element via the electrode device to stimulate the anatomical element as part of a therapy aimed at achieving or supporting glycemic control in the patient. Additionally, the current may be applied to the anatomical element based on a machine learning algorithm that uses inputs gathered for determining one or more characteristics for the current. Accordingly, the machine learning algorithm may be configured to determine the one or more characteristics for the current specific to the patient (e.g., to provide personalized therapy settings for the patient).

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09-11-2023 дата публикации

Patient user interface for a stimulation/block therapy for treatment of type 2 diabetes

Номер: US20230355969A1
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

A system is provided herein for stimulating an anatomical element of a patient. For example, a device may be configured to generate a current, and an electrode device coupled to the device may be configured to apply the current to the anatomical element. Additionally, the system may include a user interface in communication with the implantable pulse generator, the electrode device, or both. In some examples, the user interface may include a first element that is configured to display information associated with the patient. Additionally, the user interface may include a second element that is configured to receive inputs for programming parameters of the current. The user interface may also include a third element that is configured to display diagnostic information associated with applying the current to the anatomical element.

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09-11-2023 дата публикации

Systems and methods for wirelessly stimulating or blocking at least one nerve

Номер: US20230355980A1
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

Systems and methods for wirelessly providing therapy to one or more anatomical elements may comprise a first capsule and a second capsule. The first capsule may be configured to wirelessly transmit instructions to a second capsule and the second capsule may be configured to receive the wirelessly transmitted instructions. The first capsule may receive an activation signal and apply a first current to a first anatomical element. The first capsule may also wirelessly transmit a first set of instructions to the second capsule to cause the second capsule to apply a second current to a second anatomical element.

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09-11-2023 дата публикации

Neuromodulation techniques to create a nerve blockage with a combination stimulation/block therapy for glycemic control

Номер: US20230355975A1
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

A system is provided herein for stimulating an anatomical element of a patient to achieve glycemic control for the patient. In some examples, the system may include a device configured to generate a current and an electrode device electrically coupled to the device that includes a plurality of electrodes configured for placement on or around the anatomical element. The device may receive instructions to apply the current to the anatomical element via the plurality of electrodes of the electrode device. Additionally, the current may be applied using a first waveform of a plurality of waveforms that the device is capable of generating, where each of the plurality of waveforms comprise a substantially similar charge density. Additionally or alternatively, a system is provided that provides a pharmacological blockade at the anatomical element using a micropump that is configured to deliver a pharmacological agent to the anatomical element to achieve glycemic control.

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09-11-2023 дата публикации

Systems and methods for stimulating an anatomical element using an electrode device

Номер: US20230355987A1
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

Systems and methods for stimulating an anatomical element are provided. The system may comprise an implantable pulse generator configured to generate a current and an electrode device comprising a plurality of electrodes configured to apply the current to the anatomical element. Each of the plurality of electrodes may comprise at least one of an anode or a cathode. The electrode device may be customized by assigning each of the plurality of electrodes as at least one of an anode or a cathode and at least one of active or inactive. The current may be applied to the anatomical element in a predetermined pattern using the plurality of electrodes.

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09-11-2023 дата публикации

Systems and methods for stimulating or blocking a nerve using an electrode device with a sutureless closure

Номер: US20230355965A1
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

System and methods for stimulating or blocking a nerve are provided. The system may include an implantable pulse generator configured to generate a current and an electrode device in communication with the implantable pulse generator and configured to surround the nerve. The electrode device may include a housing comprising an inner surface, a first edge, and a second edge opposite the first edge; at least one electrode disposed on the inner surface and configured to apply the current to the nerve; and at least one closure configured to couple the first edge to the second edge to form a seal.

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09-11-2023 дата публикации

Neuromodulation for treatment of neonatal chronic hyperinsulinism

Номер: US20230355976A1
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

A system is provided herein for stimulating an anatomical element of a patient to regulate insulin production of the patient. In some examples, the system may include a device configured to generate a current and an electrode device electrically coupled to the device. Subsequently, the device may receive instructions to apply the current to the anatomical element via a plurality of electrodes of the electrode device, where the current is configured to regulate insulin production of the patient. For example, a first electrode may be configured for placement on or around a celiac vagal trunk, where the current downregulates neural activity of the celiac vagal trunk, and a second electrode may be configured for placement on or around a hepatic vagal trunk, where the current upregulates neural activity of the hepatic vagal trunk.

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20-06-2024 дата публикации

Splanchnic neuromodulation for heart conditions

Номер: US20240198107A1
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

A therapeutic system and method are described. In one example, the system may include an implantable pulse generator configured to generate a current, a plurality of electrodes configured to apply the current to one or more splanchnic nerves of a patient, where each of the plurality of electrodes comprises at least one of an anode or a cathode, a processor, and memory. In some examples, the processor may receive sensor information describing subcutaneous nerve activity of the patient and adjust one or more parameters of the implantable pulse generator based on the subcutaneous nerve activity.

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01-05-2018 дата публикации

Identifying lead insulation breaches and externalization of lead conductors

Номер: US09956417B2
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

A technique for identifying lead-related conditions, such as insulation breaches and/or externalization of lead conductors, includes analyzing characteristics of electrical signals generated on one or more electrode sensing vectors of the lead by a test signal to determine whether a lead-related condition exists. The characteristics of the electrical signals induced on the lead by the test signal may be significantly different on a lead having an insulation breach or externalized conductor than on a lead not having such lead-related conditions. As such, the implantable medical device may be subject to a known test signal and analyze the signals on the lead to detect lead-related conditions.

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09-01-2018 дата публикации

Medical device to provide breathing therapy

Номер: US09861817B2
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

Medical devices and methods for providing breathing therapy (e.g., for treating heart failure, hypertension, etc.) may determine at least the inspiration phase of one or more breathing cycles based on the monitored physiological parameters and control delivery of a plurality of breathing therapy sessions (e.g., each of the breathing therapy sessions may be provided during a defined time period). Further, each of the plurality of breathing therapy sessions may include delivering stimulation after the start of the inspiration phase of each of a plurality of breathing cycles to prolong diaphragm contraction during the breathing cycle.

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12-12-2017 дата публикации

Identifying lead insulation breaches and externalization of lead conductors

Номер: US09839784B2
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

A technique for identifying lead-related conditions, such as insulation breaches and/or externalization of lead conductors, includes analyzing characteristics of electrical signals generated on one or more electrode sensing vectors of the lead by a test signal to determine whether a lead-related condition exists. The characteristics of the electrical signals induced on the lead by the test signal may be significantly different on a lead having an insulation breach or externalized conductor than on a lead not having such lead-related conditions. As such, the implantable medical device may be subject to a known test signal and analyze the signals on the lead to detect lead-related conditions.

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