Patent ID: 8655452

Claim:
A method of treating ischemic tissue in a mammal that contains or is proximal to biological fluid and that is proximal to other tissue, the method comprising: implanting an anode and a first cathode in the biological fluid, wherein a path is created between the anode and the first cathode for current to flow; implanting a second cathode in the other tissue, wherein a second path is created between the anode and the second cathode which is through the biological fluid and through the other tissue between the anode and the second cathode; implanting a pH and/or oxygen sensor within the biological fluid configured to detect the level of pH and/or oxygen within the biological fluid; and applying a voltage potential between the anode and the first cathode and also between the anode and the second cathode which is configured to supply the ischemic body tissue with oxygen due to electrolysis of the biological fluid; while at the same time maintaining the pH level within the biological fluid within a pre-determined range as detected by the pH and/or oxygen sensor.