| CVRx, Inc. Patent applications |
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| 20100191303 | AUTOMATIC BAROREFLEX MODULATION RESPONSIVE TO ADVERSE EVENT - A system for providing baroreflex stimulation comprises a sensor to detect a parameter and provide a signal indicative of the parameter, and a baroreflex stimulator. The baroreflex stimulator includes a driver to provide a control signal adapted to deliver a baroreflex therapy, and a controller to receive the signal indicative of the parameter and modulate the control signal based on the signal indicative of the parameter to change the baroreflex therapy from a first baroreflex therapy to a second baroreflex therapy. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20090132002 | BAROREFLEX ACTIVATION THERAPY WITH CONDITIONAL SHUT OFF - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides systems, devices, and methods for using the same for activating (stimulating) the baroreflex system of a patient using a baroreflex activation system which may be automatically shut off or discontinue therapy by sensing/monitoring/interpreting sensed data which is indicative of a physiological condition of a patient. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090069738 | Electrode Structures Having Anti-Inflammatory Properties And Methods Of Use - Electrode structures for implantation include an electrode, an elastic backing attached to the electrode, and a sequestered drug on the backing or the electrode which is released to control and/or limit the growth of scar tissue. The elastic backing includes a tissue contacting side which contacts a tissue structure, and an exposed side away from the tissue contacting side. The electrode structure can be used to activate baroreceptors, and the backing is elastic and can stretch and retract with the tissue structure, for example the carotid sinus. The electrode and the sequestered drug can be positioned on the tissue contacting side so the drug is released near the electrode. The backing can be made from an insulating material and limit diffusion of the drug toward the exposed side, permitting scar tissue to grow near the exposed side to maintain positioning of the electrode. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090030262 | BAROREFLEX ACTIVATION FOR SEDATION AND SLEEP - Systems and methods provide baroreflex activation to treat or reduce pain and/or to cause or enhance sedation or sleep. Methods involve activating the baroreflex system to provide pain reduction, sedation, improved sleep or some combination thereof. Systems include at least one baroreflex activation device, at least one sensor for sensing physiological activity of the patient, and a processor coupled with the baroreflex activation device(s) and the sensor(s) for processing sensed data received from the sensor and for activating the baroreflex activation device. In some embodiments, the system is fully implantable within a patient, such as in an intravascular, extravascular or intramural location. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090018607 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING BATTERY LIFE IN AN IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR - Methods, devices, and systems for controlling an implantable pulse generator for activation of a nerve or receptor are provided. In particular, the method, devices, and systems embodying features of the present invention control the energy output of a battery in an implantable pulse generator for stimulation of the baroreflex system of the patient. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090018596 | BAROREFLEX ACTIVATION THERAPY DEVICE WITH PACING CARDIAC ELECTRICAL SIGNAL DETECTION CAPABILITY - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides systems, devices, and methods for using the same for activating (stimulating) the baroreflex system of a patient using a baroreflex activation system with pacing cardiac electrical signal detection capability. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20080288017 | External Baroreflex Activation - Methods and systems for external baroreflex activation of a baroreceptor system of a patient from a stimulator external to the patient. The method and devices, enable baroflex therapy on a temporary basis and/or assess the response of a patient to such baroreflex therapy. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080215111 | Devices and Methods for Cardiovascular Reflex Control - Devices, systems and methods are described which control blood pressure, nervous system activity, and neurohormonal activity by activating baroreceptors. By selectively and controllably activating baroreceptors, the present invention reduces excessive blood pressure, sympathetic nervous system activity and neurohormonal activity, thereby minimizing their deleterious effects on the heart, vasculature and other organs and tissues. A baroreceptor activation device is positioned near a low-pressure baroreceptor, preferably in the venous system, heart, or pulmonary vasculature. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080208286 | BAROREFLEX ACTIVATION FOR PAIN CONTROL, SEDATION AND SLEEP - Systems and methods provide baroreflex activation to treat or reduce pain and/or to cause or enhance sedation or sleep. Methods involve activating the baroreflex system to provide pain reduction, sedation, improved sleep or some combination thereof. Systems include at least one baroreflex activation device, at least one sensor for sensing physiological activity of the patient, and a processor coupled with the baroreflex activation device(s) and the sensor(s) for processing sensed data received from the sensor and for activating the baroreflex activation device. In some embodiments, the system is fully implantable within a patient, such as in an intravascular, extravascular or intramural location. | 08-28-2008 |
