Inventors:
Kenneth M. Alo - Houston TX, US
International Classification:
A61N 1/365, A61N 1/36, A61N 1/362, A61N 1/39
US Classification:
607 4, 607 44, 607 9, 607 18, 607 17
Abstract:
Methods, systems, and apparatus for the treatment of heart failure (both systolic and diastolic), hypertension, and arrhythmia in patients by stimulating one or more nerves, particularly peripheral nerves, using neurostimulation are described. The therapeutic treatment is accomplished by applying electrical signals to at least one or more nerves using cutaneous, subcutaneous, implantable, or catheter-based neurostimulation assemblies, alone or in combination with one or more additional therapy or stimulation devices associated with the patient's heart, and/or with one or more therapeutic drug infusions or therapies, such as immune modulation therapy (IMT).