Method and system for vagal nerve stimulation with multi-site cardiac pacing

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PATENT NO 7269457
APP PUB NO 20040172075A1
SERIAL NO

10737493

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A method of performing a medical procedure is provided. The medical procedure includes stimulation of a patient's heart while stimulating a nerve of the patient in order to modulate the patient's inflammatory process. More particularly, the medical procedure includes pacing the ventricles of the patient's heart while stimulating the vagal nerve of the patient. Systems and devices for performing the medical procedure are also provided.

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  • MEDTRONIC, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bonner, Matthew D Plymouth, MN 103 8298
Hill, Michael R S Minneapolis, MN 57 9890
Keogh, James R Maplewood, MN 138 20525
LaPorte, Steve R Arden Hills, MN 12 1652
Shafer, Lisa L Stillwater, MN 16 976

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