Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described, including a stent configured to be placed in a lumen. The stent includes a generally cylindrical stent body including a plurality of struts, at least one electrode post protruding from the stent body, and a plurality of antenna posts protruding longitudinally from an end of the stent body. The antenna posts are longitudinally separated from the electrode post. An antenna is disposed annularly on the antenna posts, such that the antenna posts separate the antenna from the end of the stent body, and at least one electrode is coupled to the stent by being placed on the electrode post. Additional embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A stent is placed inside an aorta of a subject, the stent comprising one or more electrodes, control circuitry, and a first antenna coupled thereto. A second antenna circumscribes a neck of the subject, such that that at least one turn of wire of the second antenna extends from a first position that is anatomically superior to a left clavicle of the subject to a second position that is anatomically inferior to a jugular notch of the subject and from the second position to a third position that is anatomically superior to a right clavicle of the subject. The second antenna transmits an electrical signal to the first antenna via inductive coupling, and is shaped to have an L-shaped projection in a sagittal plane, with an angle between two legs of the L-shaped projection being 80-160 degrees when placed upon a flat surface. Other applications are also described.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described, including a stent configured to be placed in a lumen. The stent includes a generally cylindrical stent body comprising a plurality of struts, and a plurality of antenna posts protruding longitudinally from an end of the stent body. Each of the antenna posts includes a proximal and distal portions, each of which is configured to be generally straight in the absence of any force being applied to the antenna post, and a compliant junction disposed between the proximal and distal portions, the proximal and distal portions being configured to flex with respect to one another about the compliant junction. An antenna is disposed annularly on the distal portions of the antenna posts, such that the antenna posts separate the antenna from the end of the stent body. Other applications are also described.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described, including a stent configured to be placed in a lumen. The stent includes a generally cylindrical stent body including a plurality of struts, at least one electrode post protruding from the stent body, and a plurality of antenna posts protruding longitudinally from an end of the stent body. The antenna posts are longitudinally separated from the electrode post. An antenna is disposed annularly on the antenna posts, such that the antenna posts separate the antenna from the end of the stent body, and at least one electrode is coupled to the stent by being placed on the electrode post. Additional embodiments are also described.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described including a stent (20) configured to be placed inside an aorta of a subject, the stent comprising one or more electrodes (22), control circuitry (32), and a first antenna (28) coupled thereto. A second antenna (26) is placed on the subject, such that the second antenna extends at least from above a left clavicle of the subject to below a jugular notch of the subject and from below the subject's jugular notch to above a right clavicle of the subject, the second antenna being con figured to transmit an electrical signal to the first antenna via inductive coupling. Other applications are also described.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described, including a stent configured to be placed in a lumen. The stent includes a generally cylindrical stent body comprising a plurality of struts, and a plurality of antenna posts protruding longitudinally from an end of the stent body. Each of the antenna posts includes a proximal and distal portions, each of which is configured to be generally straight in the absence of any force being applied to the antenna post, and a compliant junction disposed between the proximal and distal portions, the proximal and distal portions being configured to flex with respect to one another about the compliant junction. An antenna is disposed annularly on the distal portions of the antenna posts, such that the antenna posts separate the antenna from the end of the stent body. Other applications are also described.