Treatment of acute medical conditions

Abstract

Electrical stimulation of neural activity in the neural innervation of the spleen that is associated with neurovascular bundles provides a useful way to treat acute medical conditions, such as trauma,hemorrhaging and shock.

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[0001] The present invention relates to the treatment of acute medical conditions. More specifically, the present invention relates to devices, systems and methods for treating acute medical conditions. Background technique

[0002] An acute medical condition as referred to herein refers to a rapid deterioration of the physiological state of a subject, which may be life threatening if not treated in time. Examples include trauma, sepsis, bleeding, severe hemophilia, severe lupus flare, severe Crohn's disease flare, allogeneic / autograph rejection, anaphylaxis and endotoxic shock. Therefore, these subjects required urgent medical attention to relieve suffering and minimize the risk of morbidity and mortality. Treatment of acute medical conditions varies by disease and, depending on the severity of the disease, these treatments are often unsuccessful.

[0003] In contrast, chronic medical conditions are those characterized by a prolonged clinical course durin...

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