Abstract:
A device and method for retaining an excess portion of a lead implanted within or on a surface of a brain of a patient is disclosed. The device comprises a burr hole ring configured to be secured to a skull of the patient and a lead retainer extending from the burr hole ring. The lead retainer is configured to store at least a section of the excess portion of the lead.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method of effecting physiological disorders by stimulating a specific location along he sympathetic nerve chain. Preferably, the present invention provides a method of effecting a variety of physiological disorders or pathological conditions by placing an electrode adjacent to or in communication with at least one ganglion along the sympathetic nerve chain and stimulating the at least one ganglion until the physiological disorder or pathological condition has been effected.
Abstract:
A device and method for retaining an excess portion of a lead (L) implanted within or on a surface of a brain of a patient is disclosed. The device comprises a burr hole ring (10) configured to be secured to a skull of the patient and a lead retainer (425) extending from the burr hole ring (10). The lead retainer (425) is configured to store at least a section of the excess portion of lead (L).
Abstract:
Methods and systems of treating acute heart failure by applying a therapy signal at least one sympathetic cardiopulmonary fiber surrounding the pulmonary trunk that affects heart contractility more than heart rate. Methods and systems also include adjusting the signal to effectuate treatment.
Abstract:
A device and method for retaining an excess portion of a lead (L) implanted within or on a surface of a brain of a patient is disclosed. The device comprises a burr hole ring (10) configured to be secured to a skull of the patient and a lead retainer (425) extending from the burr hole ring (10). The lead retainer (425) is configured to store at least a section of the excess portion of lead (L).
Abstract:
An apparatus (10) for facilitating delivery of at least one device (100) to a target site (14) in a body (16) includes a tubular member (12) having a tubular side wall (40) with an inner surface (44) and an opposite outer surface (46). The inner surface (44) defines an inner lumen (50) of the member (12) extending from a proximal end (30) of the member to a distal end (32) of the member. The member (12) is insertable into the body (16) to position the distal end (32) at a predetermined position relative to the target site. The apparatus (10) also includes at least one port (70) positioned between the inner surface (44) and the outer surface (46). The at least one port (70) extends from the proximal end (30) toward the distal end (32) and exits the side wall (40) at a predetermined position relative to the distal end.
Abstract:
An apparatus 10 for facilitating delivery of at least one device 100 to a target site 14 in a body 16 includes a tubular member 12 having a tubular side wall 40 with an inner surface 44 and an opposite outer surface 46. The inner surface 44 defines an inner lumen 50 of the member 12 extending from a proximal end 30 of the member to a distal end 32 of the member. The member 12 is insertable into the body 16 to position the distal end 32 at a predetermined position relative to the target site. The apparatus 10 also includes at least one port 70 positioned between the inner surface 44 and the outer surface 46. The at least one port 70 extends from the proximal end 30 toward the distal end 32 and exits the side wall 40 at a predetermined position relative to the distal end.
Abstract:
The present invention (Fig. 1) provides a method of effecting physiological disorders by stimulating a specific location along the sympathetic nerve chain. Preferably, the present invention provides a method of effecting a variety of physiological disorders or pathological conditions by placing an electrode adjacent to or in communication with at least one ganglion along the sympathetic nerve chain and stimulating the at least one ganglion until the physiological disorder or pathological condition has been effected.