Generally, the term “implantable medical device” refers to any artificial device placed inside the human body, usually surgically. In a specific embodiment, the IMD may comprise a vagus nerve stimulator (VNS)
As with all therapies, stimulation parameter safeguards (i.e., maximum and/or minimum allowable settings) are preferably used to ensure safety. It is believed that such a therapy initiation circuit, when implemented in a vagus nerve stimulator system, may inhibit, abort, or alleviate an ...
A method (and associated apparatus) of providing electrical neurostimulation therapy to a patient using an implanted neurostimulator comprises (a) delivering an electrical stimulati
Devices and methods of non-surgically providing vagus nerve therapy trans-esophageally to treat a variety of medical conditions are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an implantabl
More particularly, the present disclosure relates to helical electrodes for nerve stimulation, such as vagus nerve stimulation. 2. Description of the Related Art Since its introduction, nerve stimulation has been used to treat a variety of neurological conditions. Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) is ...
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Lockard et al., “Feasibility And Safety Of Vagal Stimulation In Monkey Model;” Epilepsia, vol. 31 (Supp. 2) (1990), pp. S20-S26. Liebman, K.M. et al.; “Improvement in Cognitive Function After Vagal Nerve Stimulator Implantation;” Epilepsia, vol. 39, Suppl. 6 (1998) 1 page....