Researchers Submit Patent Application, "Implant Tool And Improved Electrode Design For Minimally Invasive Procedure", for Approval (USPTO 20240033504).

A patent application has been submitted for an implant tool and improved electrode design for a minimally invasive procedure to treat cardiovascular disorders such as heart failure and hypertension. The invention involves a baroreflex activation system that stimulates baroreceptors in the arterial walls to regulate blood pressure. The electrode structure is designed for extravascular implantation and includes a monopolar electrode, a backing material, and an interface for coupling with an implant tool. The control system delivers baroreflex therapy via the electrode to the baroreceptors. The invention aims to reduce the level of sympathetic nervous system activation and improve patient outcomes. [Extracted from the article]