A system is provided herein for stimulating an anatomical element of a patient. For example, the system may include a device configured to generate a current (e.g., implantable pulse generator), a first electrode device configured to apply the current to the anatomical element, and a second electrode device configured to record one or more response measurements associated with applying the current to the anatomical element. In some examples, the one or more response measurements may be used to generate growth curves associated with applying the current to the anatomical element, where the growth curves can be used to adjust one or more parameters of the current. Additionally, the one or more response measurements may include an evoked compound action potential (eCAP) measurement, an electromyography (EMG) measurement, a glucose level measurement, or a combination thereof.

Systems and methods for stimulating an anatomical element are provided. The system may comprise an implantable pulse generator configured to generate a current and an electrode device comprising a plurality of electrodes configured to apply the current to the anatomical element. Each of the plurality of electrodes may comprise at least one of an anode or a cathode. The electrode device may be customized by assigning each of the plurality of electrodes as at least one of an anode or a cathode and at least one of active or inactive. The current may be applied to the anatomical element in a predetermined pattern using the plurality of electrodes.

A vascular constricting device for constricting vascular lumens to regulate blood flow in a vascular system includes a cuff having an inflatable body and a frame adapted for wrapping round a vascular lumen, such as a native blood vessel or non-native graft, and a pump having an internal reservoir for doling a fluid and a fluid circuit for controlling the flow of fluid between the reservoir and the inflatable body for selectively inflating and deflating the inflatable body. In a hemodialysis treatment, the vascular constricting device is actuated to inflate the inflatable body to restrict blood flow and lower blood flow rate during off-treatment periods, and is actuated to deflate the inflatable body to permit an unrestricted blood flow and a higher blood flow rate during on-treatment periods.

An inflatable belt 100 for use in a BFR system with an outer belt material 102 hermetically sealed to an inner belt material 101 along a perimeter, thereby forming a plurality of inflatable chambers 103, with at least one cutout relief between at least two of the plurality of inflatable chambers.

A device for performing blood flow restriction training during the day, integrated with a garment, and controllable to apply a desired compression level to a range of muscles with the intent on improving the health and fitness of a user doing normal daily activities.

Methods and devices that use a subcutaneous implant to express lymph from the lymphatic system to promote drainage, drive normal lymph flow, and avoid acute decompensated heart failure, without the requirement of an intravascular procedure or device. Embodiments include a treatment device with a subcutaneous implant dimensioned to be implanted and positioned at a thoracic duct of a subject and a controller operable to cause the implant to compress the thoracic duct to express lymph, optionally using an implantable pressure sensor, and in which the subcutaneous implant comprises a balloon or cuff that at least partially surrounds a thoracic duct, wherein, in response to a reading from the sensor indicative of inadequate lymph flow, the controller causes the implant to perform a series of transient compressions of the thoracic duct to express lymph.

A biosensory garment comprising removal portions to permit access to parts of a wearer's body. The portions having physiological sensors in contact with the wearer's body. A central processor adapted to receive, process and transmit sensor information to a command computer Wherein the wearer's physical condition can be monitored or recorded over a time period to facilitate medical intervention, ongoing recovery or rehabilitation.

An automatic tourniquet apparatus comprises a tourniquet cuff, a pressure transducer, a user interface, a patient hazard shield and a pressure regulator. The pressure transducer produces a cuff pressure signal. The user interface produces a reference pressure signal. The patient hazard shield is responsive to the cuff pressure signal and the reference pressure signal, and operable during a regulation time period to produce a patient hazard signal if, in one implementation, a current level of pressure in the tourniquet cuff is greater than the reference level of pressure by at least a predetermined overpressure limit. The pressure regulator is responsive to the patient hazard signal, and has a pressurizing element for increasing pressure in the cuff and a depressurizing element for decreasing pressure in the cuff. The pressurizing element is configured to be non-responsive if the patient hazard signal is produced.

A device for treating an aneurysm of a human or mammal patient, wherein the aneurysm may self-expand, leading to the aneurysm bursting with high risk for death of the human or mammal patient. The device comprising an implantable member adapted to be placed in connection with the outside of a blood vessel having the aneurysm, and to exercise a pressure on the outside of the blood vessel having the aneurysm, a measuring device or sensor for measuring or sensing an expansion of the aneurysm, and a pressure regulator adapted to regulate the exercised pressure on the outside of the blood vessel having the aneurysm.

An apparatus for applying periodic pressure to the limb of a patient to prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. The apparatus has a cuff that has a bladder. A housing that is attached to the cuff. A pump for inflating the bladder to a maximum cuff pressure, the maximum cuff pressure being 55 mmHg, and the pump is housed within the housing. A plurality of pressure application modes each of which control operation of the pump and wherein each pressure application mode is progressively applied in a manner that will increase a patient's blood flow. A pressure application mode selector is disposed on the housing. A microprocessor that is equipped with a program that controls the pump and the plurality of pressure application modes. The microprocessor is housed within the housing and it is connected to a transceiver. And, a remote that connects to the transceiver.