Patent ID: 6871092
Filing Date: 2005-03-22
Classification: A61N,Y10S

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for the treatment of vascular and/or muscle and/or tendon disorders and/or to increase the production of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), and/or for anti-inflammatory treatment and/or for the activation of the microcirculation, comprising: means designed to generate electrical pulse series having a width from 10 to 40 μsec and intensity from 100 to 170 μAmp, wherein each pulse has a peak that has a width from 7 to 12 nanosec. and a voltage up to 220 Volts; means designed to apply the said pulses to a patient through the epidermis; means designed to evaluate the tissue reaction; means designed to vary the said pulses on the basis of the tissue reaction detected; at least one of which means can be controlled by the patient/user.