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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 07, 2007
Gary W. King, Fridley, MN (US);
Gabriela C. Miyazawa, New Brighton, MN (US);
Jordan J. Greenberg, Blaine, MN (US);
Steven M. Goetz, North Oaks, MN (US);
Gary W. King, Fridley, MN (US);
Gabriela C. Miyazawa, New Brighton, MN (US);
Jordan J. Greenberg, Blaine, MN (US);
Steven M. Goetz, North Oaks, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
Techniques for selecting electrode combinations for stimulation therapy include delivering stimulation via each of at least five combination groups. A first group of electrode combinations is characterized by the presence of a caudal anode. A second group of electrode combinations is characterized by the presence of a rostral anode. A third group of electrode combinations is characterized by the presence of a single anode above and a single anode below the cathode(s) of the combination. A fourth group of electrode combinations is characterized by the presence of multiple anodes above and below the cathode(s) of the combination. A fifth group of electrode combinations is characterized by the presence of transverse anodes. A sixth group of electrode combination is characterized by at least one off-center cathode. One or more preferred electrode combinations groups, and/or a number of leads to implant within the patient, may by selected based on patient feedback.