A DEVICE FOR AFFECTING VASCULAR BLOOD FLOW AND METHODS THEREOF

A DEVICE FOR AFFECTING VASCULAR BLOOD FLOW AND METHODS THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to an implantable device that delivers therapeutic energy to a patient. More specifically it relates to implantable ultrasonic devices adapted to affect vascular endothelium to induce at least one substance selected from Nitric Oxide, NO, and/or adenosine triphosphate...

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Hauptverfasser: Atarot, Gal, Policker, Shai, Ozeri, Shaul
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
ELECTROTHERAPY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MAGNETOTHERAPY
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
RADIATION THERAPY
ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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Zusammenfassung:The present disclosure relates to an implantable device that delivers therapeutic energy to a patient. More specifically it relates to implantable ultrasonic devices adapted to affect vascular endothelium to induce at least one substance selected from Nitric Oxide, NO, and/or adenosine triphosphate (ATP) release. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to the treatment of various medical conditions, such as pulmonary hypertension, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and Asthma by enhancing local perfusion to specific target organs.