phrenic nerve stimulation (Respicardia)
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Indications
Procedure
- a battery pack is implanted in the upper chest under the skin
- tiny wires send electrical current to the phrenic nerve which innervates the diaphragm
More general terms
References
- ↑ Lowes R Implant to Treat Central Sleep Apnea Approved by FDA, Medscape - Oct 06, 2017. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/886744