Method and system for modulating the vagus nerve (10th cranial nerve) using modulated electrical pulses with an inductively coupled stimulation system

摘要

A method and system for afferent neuromodulation of the vagus nerve for providing stimulation therapy, comprises a transmitter and an implanted stimulus receiver. The circuitry of the transmitter is capable of generating modulated high frequency pulses for delivering virtually any form, any sequence, for any time interval for various therapy application. The implanted stimulus receiver, which is in electrical connection with the vagus nerve, may be a passive or an active device. In one embodiment the implanted stimulus receiver may be a hybrid device which is both inductively coupled, as well as, having a power source. Therapy is provided via pre-determined program or may be custom adjusted for the patient. In one embodiment the external transmitter comprises a wireless communication telemetry module, whereby therapy programs may be adjusted remotely by the physician via the wireless internet.