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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 18, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 18, 2004
Applicants:
Andres M. Lozano, Toronto, CA;
Helen S. Mayberg, Toronto, CA;
Inventors:
Andres M. Lozano, Toronto, CA;
Helen S. Mayberg, Toronto, CA;
Assignee:
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc., Plano, TX (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61N 1/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety.