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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 03, 2021
Filed:
May. 24, 2019
Livanova Usa, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN (US);
Bruce H. KenKnight, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Jeffrey L. Ardell, Johnson City, TN (US);
Imad Libbus, St. Paul, MN (US);
Badri Amurthur, Los Gatos, CA (US);
LivaNova USA, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for delivering neurostimulation therapies to patients for treating chronic heart failure. A neural fulcrum zone is identified and ongoing neurostimulation therapy is delivered within the neural fulcrum zone. This neural fulcrum zone corresponds to a combination of stimulation parameters at which autonomic engagement is achieved, while the tachycardia-inducing stimulation effects are offset by the bradycardia-inducing effects, thereby minimizing side effects such as significant heart rate changes while providing a therapeutic level of stimulation.