NEUROSTIMULATION UNIT FOR THE IMMOBILIZATION OF THE HEART DURING CARDIOSURGICAL OPERATIONS

摘要

The invention relates to a device for temporary reduction of heart movement during an operation, more particularly a heart operation, comprising a neurostimulation unit (20) for stimulation of the nerves (3) that slow down heart frequency, said unit including at least one electrode device (1) with at least one stimulation pole (2), wherein a control unit (19) connected to the neurostimulation device (20) is provided. Said control device has a first input device (26) for inputting a degree of immobilization and is configured to influence the operating state of the neurostimulation device (20) depending on the previously set degree of immobilization.