Patents by Inventor Xiaohong Xhou

Xiaohong Xhou has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for the prevention of arrhythmia by nerve stimulation
    Patent number: 5522854
    Abstract: Arrhythmia is prevented by detecting a high risk of arrhythmia and then stimulating afferent nerves to prevent the arrhythmia. By monitoring the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve activity of a patient the risk of arrhythmia may be assessed. An apparatus for monitoring of parasympathetic and sympathetic nerve activity and stimulating the afferent nerves may be implanted in a patient. Furthermore, the apparatus and method for the prevention of arrhythmia may be combined with apparatus for the treatment of arrhythmia through electric shock to facilitate treatment and prevent reoccurrence of arrhythmia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Raymond E. Ideker, Xiaohong Xhou