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Patent Inventor Names
Howard Levin0
Mark Gelfand0
Date of Patent
June 21, 2016
Patent Application Number
13688978
Date Filed
November 29, 2012
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Patent abstract
A method and apparatus for treatment of hypertension and heart failure by increasing secretion of endogenous atrial hormones by pacing of the heart atria. Atrial pacing is done during the ventricular refractory period resulting in premature atrial contraction that does not result in ventricular contraction. Pacing results in the atrial wall stress, peripheral vasodilation, ANP secretion. Concomitant reduction of the heart rate is monitored and controlled as needed with backup pacing.
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