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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 28, 2007
Yi Zhang, Blaine, MN (US);
Shantha Arcot-krishnamurthy, Roseville, MN (US);
Lili Liu, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Kenneth C. Beck, St. Paul, MN (US);
Kent Lee, Shoreview, MN (US);
Jonathan Kwok, Denville, NJ (US);
Zheng Lin, Blaine, MN (US);
Yi Zhang, Blaine, MN (US);
Shantha Arcot-Krishnamurthy, Roseville, MN (US);
Lili Liu, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Kenneth C. Beck, St. Paul, MN (US);
Kent Lee, Shoreview, MN (US);
Jonathan Kwok, Denville, NJ (US);
Zheng Lin, Blaine, MN (US);
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
An inspiratory muscle stimulation system uses an implantable medical device to deliver stimulation to control diaphragmatic contractions for slower and deeper breathing, thereby conditioning and strengthening inspiratory muscles. In various embodiments, respiratory and/or cardiac performance are monitored for controlling parameters of the stimulation.