Patent ID: 6845267
Filing Date: 2005-01-18
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A method for modulating circulatory perfusion in coordination with delivery of medication, comprising: implanting at least one system control unit in the body of the patent, wherein the at least one unit controls the delivery of at least one electrical stimulus to at least a first predetermined area affecting circulatory perfusion; applying the at least one stimulus to the at least first predetermined area in order to modulate circulatory perfusion in at least a second area of the patient being treated wherein the at least second area includes tissue targeted to receive medication; delivering medication to the at least second area of the patient being treated; and modifying the stimulus applied to the at least first predetermined area to cause hyperfusion in the at least second area, wherein perfusion of the medication is restricted due to the hyperfusion in the second area of the patient being treated.