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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 12, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2005
Steven E. Maschino, Seabrook, TX (US);
William Buras, Friendswood, TX (US);
Stephen Brannan, Friendswood, TX (US);
Steven E. Maschino, Seabrook, TX (US);
William Buras, Friendswood, TX (US);
Stephen Brannan, Friendswood, TX (US);
Cyberonics, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A method and device for treating a mood and/or anxiety disorder are disclosed which comprise electrical, chemical or magnetic stimulation of certain areas of the brain to modulate neuronal activity of areas associated with symptoms of mood disorders. In certain embodiments, deep brain stimulation is combined with cranial nerve stimulation to enhance symptomatic relief of the disorder. Certain embodiments also employ a sensing capability to optimize the therapeutic treatment regimen.