Subcutaneous diaphragm stimulation device and method for use
A cardiovascular treatment assembly is provided including a cardiac rhythm management device and an electrical stimulation device configured to elicit a diaphragm contraction to thereby treat heart failure.
1 . A cardiovascular treatment assembly comprising:
a cardiac rhythm management device; and
an electrical stimulation device configured to elicit a diaphragm contraction to thereby treat heart failure.
2 . The assembly of claim 1 where the cardiac rhythm management device comprises a subcutaneously implantable defibrillator.
3 . The assembly of claim 1 wherein the electrical stimulation device at least one electrode selected from a group comprising: electrodes implanted at the diaphragm, electrodes implanted on the phrenic nerve, an electrode implanted transvenously, and electrode located externally and an electrode located subcutaneously.
4 . The cardiovascular treatment assembly of claim 1 wherein the electrical stimulation device is configured to reduce breathing rate.
5 . The cardiovascular treatment assembly of claim 1 wherein the electrical stimulation device is configured to increase functional residual capacity.
6 . A device comprising
a subcutaneously implantable defibrillator; and
an electrical stimulation device configured to elicit a diaphragm contraction;
a controller configured to coordinate the subcutaneous defibrillator and the electrical stimulation device.