Methods for renal neuromodulation via neuromodulatory agents

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PATENT NO 10441356
APP PUB NO 20170202617A1
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15478113

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Methods and apparatus are provided for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation. Thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be achieved via direct and/or via indirect application of thermal energy to heat or cool neural fibers that contribute to renal function, or of vascular structures that feed or perfuse the neural fibers. In some embodiments, parameters of the neural fibers, of non-target tissue, or of the thermal energy delivery element, may be monitored via one or more sensors for controlling the thermally-induced neuromodulation. In some embodiments, protective elements may be provided to reduce a degree of thermal damage induced in the non-target tissues. In some embodiments, thermally-induced renal neuromodulation is achieved via delivery of a pulsed thermal therapy.

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MEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG S A R L2124 LUXEMBOURG

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Deem, Mark Mountain View, US 162 18704
Gelfand, Mark New York, US 308 33735
Gifford,, III Hanson Woodside, US 134 16224
Levin, Howard R Teaneck, US 174 28031
Wu, Andrew Los Altos Hills, US 89 11369
Zarins, Denise Saratoga, US 150 10176

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