Transvascular nerve stimulation apparatus and methods
JA Hoffer, MA Nolette, V Thakkar, BD Tran - US Patent 10,512,772, 2019 - Google Patents
The invention, in one aspect, relates to an intravascular electrode system. The system
comprises one or more elec trodes supported on an elongated resiliently flexible support …
comprises one or more elec trodes supported on an elongated resiliently flexible support …
Systems and related methods for optimization of multi-electrode nerve pacing
JA Hoffer, G Sadarangani, MA Nolette… - US Patent …, 2019 - Google Patents
This disclosure describes, among other embodiments, systems and related methods for
selecting electrode combinations to be used during nerve pacing procedures. A first set of …
selecting electrode combinations to be used during nerve pacing procedures. A first set of …
Apparatus and methods for assisted breathing by transvascular nerve stimulation
JE Nash, DG Evans, V Thakkar - US Patent 10,293,164, 2019 - Google Patents
A catheter may include an outer layer defining a plurality of apertures therethrough, and a
body defining at least one longitudinal lumen therein. The body may be within the outer …
body defining at least one longitudinal lumen therein. The body may be within the outer …
Systems and methods for intravascular catheter positioning and/or nerve stimulation
VS Thakkar, DG Evans, MJ Gani - US Patent 10,195,429, 2019 - Google Patents
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5/00(2006. 01) A61B 5/0452(2006. 01)(52) US CI. CPC.......... A61N 1/3601 (2013. 01); A61B …
5/00(2006. 01) A61B 5/0452(2006. 01)(52) US CI. CPC.......... A61N 1/3601 (2013. 01); A61B …
Transvascular diaphragm pacing system and methods of use
R Meyyappan, JA Hoffer, M Baru, B Coquinco… - US Patent …, 2019 - Google Patents
Transvascular diaphragm pacing systems (TDPS) and methods are disclosed for providing
respiratory therapy to a patient. The TDPS can provide rapid insertion and deployment of …
respiratory therapy to a patient. The TDPS can provide rapid insertion and deployment of …
Transvascular diaphragm pacing systems and methods of use
R Meyyappan, JA Hoffer, M Baru, B Coquinco… - US Patent …, 2022 - Google Patents
Transvascular diaphragm pacing systems (TDPS) and methods are disclosed for providing
respiratory therapy to a patient. The TDPS can provide rapid insertion and deployment of …
respiratory therapy to a patient. The TDPS can provide rapid insertion and deployment of …
Apparatus and methods for assisted breathing by transvascular nerve stimulation
VS Thakkar, JA Hoffer, BD Tran, DG Evans… - US Patent …, 2023 - Google Patents
A catheter may include electrodes for transvascular nerve stimulation. The electrodes may
be positioned within lumens of the catheter and aligned with apertures in the outer wall of …
be positioned within lumens of the catheter and aligned with apertures in the outer wall of …
Systems and methods for sensing and stimulation
DG Evans, VS Thakkar - US Patent 11,357,979, 2022 - Google Patents
A system for stimulating body tissue may include a stimulation lead, sensors, and a control
unit. The stimulation lead may include one or more energy sources. The control unit may …
unit. The stimulation lead may include one or more energy sources. The control unit may …
Systems and methods for trans-esophageal sympathetic ganglion recruitment
TG Bassi, JA Hoffer, SC Reynolds - US Patent 10,940,308, 2021 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A method may include positioning a catheter, including at least one
electrode, within an esophagus such that the electrode is proximate to at least one …
electrode, within an esophagus such that the electrode is proximate to at least one …
Transvascular nerve stimulation apparatus and methods
JA Hoffer - US Patent 10,792,499, 2020 - Google Patents
Electrode structures for transvascular nerve stimulation combine electrodes with an
electrically-insulating backing layer. The backing layer increases the electrical impedance of …
electrically-insulating backing layer. The backing layer increases the electrical impedance of …