Patent ID: 8308794
Filing Date: 2012-11-13
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61N

Abstract:
1. A stent comprising: a support structure comprising a biocompatible material with a structure suitable for placement within a mammalian vessel without significantly blocking flow; a sensor supported by the support structure, wherein the sensor is capable of performing a measurement of a physiological parameter; an implantable wireless communication system in communication with the sensor in which values from the sensor can be transmitted with the wireless communication system; a treatment transducer supported by the support structure configured to deliver a treatment response; an implantable microprocessor with memory in communication with the sensor, the transducer, and the communication system, the implantable microprocessor controlling the treatment response based upon the measurement of the physiological parameter and a patient treatment protocol stored in the memory, wherein the microprocessor is configured to reprogram the patient treatment protocol with a new treatment protocol received through the wireless communication system; and an implantable battery connected to the microprocessor.