Implantable electroacupuncture system for treating cardiovascular disease

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9452104
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14669145

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An Implantable ElectroAcupuncture Device (IEAD) treats cardiovascular disease through application of stimulation pulses applied at at least one of acupoints EX-HN1, BL14, HT7, HT5, PC6, ST36, LI11, LU7, and LU2. The IEAD comprises an implantable, coin-sized, self-contained, leadless electroacupuncture device having at least two electrodes attached to an outside surface of its housing. The device generates stimulation pulses in accordance with a specified stimulation regimen. Power management circuitry within the device allows a primary battery, having a high internal impedance, to be used to power the device. The stimulation regimen generates stimulation pulses during a stimulation session of duration T3 minutes applied every T4 minutes. The duty cycle, or ratio T3/T4 is very low, no greater than 0.05. The low duty cycle and careful power management allow the IEAD to perform its intended function for several years.

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VALENCIA BIOSCIENCE INC28464 WESTINGHOUSE PLACE VALENCIA CA 91355

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Greiner, Jeffrey H Valencia, US 49 842
Peterson, David K L Valencia, US 155 6444
Thenuwara, Chuladatta Valencia, US 78 1400

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