David K. L. Peterson;Chuladatta Thenuwara;Jeffrey H. Greiner
发明人:
Jeffrey H. Greiner,David K. L. Peterson,Chuladatta Thenuwara
申请号：
US13598575
公开号：
US08805512B1
申请日:
2012.08.29
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2014
代理人:
摘要：
An implantable electroacupuncture device (IEAD) treats hypertension through application of stimulation pulses applied at at least one of acupoints PC5, PC6, ST36, or ST37. The IEAD comprises an implantable, coin-sized, self-contained, leadless electroacupuncture device having at least two electrodes attached to an outside surface of its housing. The device generates stimulation pulses in accordance with a specified stimulation regimen. Power management circuitry within the device allows a primary battery, having a high internal impedance, to be used to power the device. The stimulation regimen generates stimulation pulses during a stimulation session of duration T3 minutes applied every T4 minutes. The duty cycle, or ratio T3/T4, is very low, no greater than 0.05. The low duty cycle and careful power management allow the IEAD to perform its intended function for several years.
