Multi-phasic signal for stimulation by an implantable device

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APP PUB NO 20060173493A1
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11046430

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A method, system, and an apparatus for providing a multi-phasic stimulation signal for an implantable device are provided. An electrical pulse with a first characteristic that includes a first pulse width, a first pulse amplitude, a first pulse polarity, or a first pulse shape, is applied during a first time period to a portion of a vagus nerve using an implantable device. A controlled modification of the first characteristic of the electrical pulse is performed. The controlled modification is performed to provide a second characteristic for the electrical pulse during a second time period. The electrical pulse with the second characteristic is applied to the target portion of the vagus nerve.

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LIVANOVA USA INC100 CYBERONICS BLVD HOUSTON TX 77058

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Armstrong, Randolph K Houston, TX 60 4012
Armstrong, Scott A Danbury, TX 38 2796

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