Devices and methods for treatment of heart failure via electrical modulation of a splanchnic nerve
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GELFAND MARK
- Publication Date
- 2019-06-13
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15 / 293,021 filed Oct. 13, 2016 which claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 240,864, filed Oct. 13, 2015, each of which application is incorporated by reference in its entirety.INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
[0002] All publications and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.FIELD
[0003] The present disclosure is directed generally to devices, systems and methods for treating patients suffering from heart failure by electrically modulating a greater splanchnic nerve.BACKGROUND
[0004] Heart failure (HF) is a medical condition that occurs when the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to sustain the organs of the body. Heart failure is a serious co...