Non-surgical device and methods for trans-esophageal vagus nerve stimulation
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Jun 14, 2011
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Oct 30, 2008
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Jul 27, 2007
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Apr 26, 2007
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A method and apparatus for providing trans-esophageal electrical signal therapy to a portion of a vagus nerve of a patient to treat a medical condition. An implantable medical device comprising at least one electrode is implanted in an inner lumen of the esophagus of the patient. At least one electrode is electrically coupled to the inner lumen of the esophagus. An electrical signal from the IMD is provided to a target portion of the vagus nerve through at least a portion of the wall of the esophagus for treating the medical condition.
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