Patent ID: 8425454
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: A61M,A61N

Abstract:
1. A device, comprising: a controller contained within an implantable housing; a physiological sensor interfaced to the controller for measuring a physiological variable; and, an occluding structure adapted for implantation within a renal lymphatic vessel and operable by the controller to occlude the renal lymphatic vessel and thereby restrict flow therethrough; wherein the occluding structure comprises a catheter incorporating an expandable balloon adapted for disposition in the renal lymphatic vessel and a pressurized fluid source for expanding the balloon operable by the controller; a transthoracic impedance sensor for detecting pulmonary edema; and, wherein the controller is programmed to operate the occluding structure in response to the measured physiological variable and further programmed to operate the occluding structure if pulmonary edema is detected.