Patent ID: 7877137
Filing Date: 2011-01-25
Classification: A61M,A61N

Abstract:
1. A method of treating a patient with at least one of a myocardial infarction, a stroke, and a pulmonary embolism, said method comprising: providing a stimulator coupled to at least one electrode and a catheter; configuring one or more stimulation parameters to treat at least one of a myocardial infarction, a stroke, and a pulmonary embolism; programming said stimulator with said one or more stimulation parameters; delivering with said stimulator via said catheter at least one drug to at least one tissue in accordance with said one or more stimulation parameters, said at least one drug configured to provide at least one of thrombolytic and anticoagulation treatment to said at least one tissue; and limiting perfusion of said at least one tissue by delivering electrical stimulation with said stimulator via said at least one electrode to said at least one tissue, wherein said electrical stimulation is configured to constrict at least one arteriole supplying said at least one tissue.