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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 11, 2003
Anne M. Shelchuk, San Rafael, CA (US);
Gene A. Bornzin, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Eric Falkenberg, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Anne M. Shelchuk, San Rafael, CA (US);
Gene A. Bornzin, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Eric Falkenberg, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Pacesetter, Inc., Sylmar, CA (US);
Abstract
Exemplary methods for affecting conduction and/or operation of the AV node and/or AV bundle. Various exemplary methods include delivery of one or more stimulation pulses to affect conduction and/or operation of an AV node and/or AV bundle. Such delivery optionally stimulates nerves and/or tissue. Nerve stimulation optionally includes parasympathetic nerve stimulation to decrease conduction of the AV node and/or AV bundle. Tissue stimulation optionally causes tissue to enter a refractory period. Various exemplary methods include delivering one or more stimulation pulses during postinspiration. Other exemplary methods and/or devices are also disclosed.