US20100222854A1 - Apparatuses for inhibiting renal nerve activity via an intra-to-extravascular approach - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to methods and apparatus for neuromodulation. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatus for achieving renal neuromodulation via thermal heating and/or cooling mechanisms.
- CHF Congestive Heart Failure
- kidneys In addition to their role in the progression of CHF, the kidneys play a significant role in the progression of Chronic Renal Failure (“CRF”), End-Stage Renal Disease (“ESRD”), hypertension (pathologically high blood pressure) and other cardio-renal diseases.
- CRF Chronic Renal Failure
- ESRD End-Stage Renal Disease
- hypertension pathologically high blood pressure
- Other cardio-renal diseases The functions of the kidneys can be summarized under three broad categories: filtering blood and excreting waste products generated by the body's metabolism; regulating salt, water, electrolyte and acid-base balance; and secreting hormones to maintain vital organ blood flow.
- a patient Without properly functioning kidneys, a patient will suffer water retention, reduced urine flow and an accumulation of waste toxins in the blood and body. These conditions result from reduced renal function or renal failure (kidney failure) and are believed to increase the workload of the heart.
- renal failure will cause the heart to further deteriorate as fluids are retained and blood toxins accumulate due to the poorly functioning kidney
- a pulsed electric field may initiate renal neuromodulation, e.g., denervation, for example, via irreversible electroporation or via electrofusion.
- the PEF may be delivered from apparatus positioned intravascularly, extravascularly, intra-to-extravascularly or a combination thereof.
- a potential challenge of using PEF systems for treating renal disorders is to selectively electroporate target cells without affecting other cells. For example, it may be desirable to irreversibly electroporate renal nerve cells that travel along or in proximity to renal vasculature, but it may not be desirable to damage the smooth muscle cells of which the vasculature is composed. As a result, an overly aggressive course of PEF therapy may persistently injure the renal vasculature, but an overly conservative course of PEF therapy may not achieve the desired renal neuromodulation.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic view illustrating human renal anatomy.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic isometric detail view showing the location of the renal nerves relative to the renal artery.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic side view, partially in section, illustrating an example of an extravascular method and apparatus for thermal renal neuromodulation.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B are schematic side views, partially in section, illustrating examples of intravascular methods and apparatus for thermal renal neuromodulation.
- FIGS. 5A and 5B are schematic side views, partially in section, illustrating an alternative embodiment of the intravascular methods and apparatus of FIG. 4 comprising wall-contacting electrodes.
- FIGS. 6A and 6B are schematic side views, partially in section, illustrating an additional alternative embodiment of the intravascular methods and apparatus of FIG. 4 comprising alternative wall-contacting electrodes.
- FIGS. 7A and 7B are schematic side views, partially in section, illustrating other alternative embodiments of the intravascular methods and apparatus of FIG. 4 comprising multiple wall-contacting electrodes.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic side view, partially in section, illustrating an example of an intra-to-extravascular method and apparatus for thermal renal neuromodulation.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic side view, partially in section, of an alternative embodiment of the method and apparatus of FIG. 8 configured for thermal renal neuromodulation via direct application of thermal energy.
- FIG. 10 is a schematic side view, partially in section, illustrating a method and apparatus for thermal renal neuromodulation comprising a thermoelectric element suitable for direct application of thermal energy to target neural fibers.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic side view, partially in section, illustrating another method and apparatus for thermal renal neuromodulation comprising a thermoelectric element.
- FIGS. 12A and 12B are schematic side views, partially in section, illustrating a method and apparatus for thermal renal neuromodulation via high-intensity focused ultrasound.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic side view, partially in section, illustrating an alternative embodiment of the apparatus and method of FIG. 12 .
- FIGS. 14A and 14B are schematic diagrams for classifying the various types of thermal neuromodulation that may be achieved with the apparatus and methods of the present invention.
- the present invention provides methods and apparatus for renal neuromodulation via thermal heating and/or thermal cooling mechanisms, e.g., to achieve a reduction in renal sympathetic nerve activity.
- Thermally-induced (via heating and/or cooling) neuromodulation may be achieved via apparatus positioned proximate target neural fibers, for example, positioned within renal vasculature (i.e., positioned intravascularly), positioned extravascularly, positioned intra-to-extravascularly or a combination thereof.
- Thermal neuromodulation by either heating or cooling may be due to direct effect to, or alteration of, the neural structures that is induced by the thermal stress.
- the thermal neuromodulation may at least in part be due to alteration of vascular structures, e.g., arteries, arterioles, capillaries or veins, which perfuse the target neural fibers or surrounding tissue. Furtherstill, the modulation may at least in part be due to electroporation of the target neural fibers or of surrounding tissue.
- thermal heating mechanisms for neuromodulation include both thermal ablation and non-ablative thermal injury or damage (e.g., via sustained heating or resistive heating).
- Thermal heating mechanisms may include raising the temperature of target neural fibers above a desired threshold, for example, above a body temperature of about 37° C., e.g., to achieve non-ablative thermal injury, or above a temperature of about 45° C. (e.g., above about 60° C.) to achieve ablative thermal injury.
- thermal cooling mechanisms for neuromodulation include non-freezing thermal slowing of nerve conduction and/or non-freezing thermal nerve injury, as well as freezing thermal nerve injury.
- Thermal cooling mechanisms may include reducing the temperature of target neural fibers below a desired threshold, for example, below the body temperature of about 37° C. (e.g., below about 20° C.) to achieve non-freezing thermal injury.
- Thermal cooling mechanisms also may include reducing the temperature of the target neural fibers below about 0° C., e.g., to achieve freezing thermal injury.
- a length of exposure to thermal stimuli may be specified to affect an extent or degree of efficacy of the thermal neuromodulation.
- the length of exposure to thermal stimuli is longer than instantaneous exposure, such as longer than about 30 seconds, or even longer than 2 minutes. Furthermore, the length of exposure can be less than 10 minutes, though this should in no way be construed as the upper limit of the exposure period. Exposure times measured in hours, days or longer, may be utilized to achieve desired thermal neuromodulation.
- the temperature threshold discussed previously may be determined as a function of the duration of exposure to thermal stimuli. Additionally or alternatively, the length of exposure may be determined as a function of the desired temperature threshold. These and other parameters may be specified or calculated to achieve and control desired thermal neuromodulation.
- thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be achieved via direct application of thermal cooling or heating energy to the target neural fibers.
- a chilled or heated fluid can be applied at least proximate to the target neural fiber, or heated or cooled elements (e.g., a thermoelectric element or a resistive heating element) can be placed in the vicinity of the neural fibers.
- thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be achieved via indirect generation and/or application of the thermal energy to the target neural fibers, such as through application of a ‘thermal’ electric field, of high-intensity focused ultrasound, of laser irradiation, etc., to the target neural fibers.
- thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be achieved via delivery of a pulsed or continuous thermal electric field to the target neural fibers, the electric field being of sufficient magnitude and/or duration to thermally induce the neuromodulation in the target fibers (e.g., to heat or thermally ablate or necrose the fibers). Additional and alternative methods and apparatus may be utilized to achieve thermally-induced renal neuromodulation, as described hereinafter.
- protective cooling elements such as convective cooling elements
- thermal cooling mechanisms protective heating elements, such as convective heating elements
- convective heating elements may be utilized to protect the non-target tissue.
- the non-target tissue may be protected by utilizing blood flow as a conductive and/or convective heat sink that carries away excess thermal energy (hot or cold).
- the circulating blood may provide a relatively constant temperature medium for removing the excess thermal energy from the non-target tissue during the procedure.
- the non-target tissue additionally or alternatively may be protected by focusing the thermal heating or cooling energy on the target neural fibers such that an intensity of the thermal energy is insufficient to induce the thermal damage in the non-target tissue distant from the target neural fibers.
- methods and apparatus for real-time monitoring of an extent or degree of neuromodulation or denervation (e.g., an extent or degree of thermal damage) in the target neural fibers and/or of thermal damage in the non-target tissue may be provided.
- real-time monitoring of the thermal energy delivery element may be provided.
- Such methods and apparatus may, for example, comprise a thermocouple or other temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the monitored tissue or of the thermal energy delivery element. Power or total energy delivered additionally or alternatively may be monitored.
- the human renal anatomy includes the kidneys K, which are supplied with oxygenated blood by the renal arteries RA.
- the renal arteries are connected to the heart via the abdominal aorta AA.
- Deoxygenated blood flows from the kidneys to the heart via the renal veins RV and the inferior vena cava IVC.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a portion of the renal anatomy in greater detail. More specifically, the renal anatomy also includes renal nerves RN extending longitudinally along the lengthwise dimension L of renal artery RA, generally within the adventitia of the artery.
- the renal artery RA has smooth muscle cells SMC that surround the arterial circumference and spiral around the angular axis ⁇ of the artery.
- the smooth muscle cells of the renal artery accordingly have a lengthwise or longer dimension extending transverse (i.e., non-parallel) to the lengthwise dimension of the renal artery.
- the misalignment of the lengthwise dimensions of the renal nerves and the smooth muscle cells is defined as “cellular misalignment.”
- FIGS. 3-13 illustrate examples of systems and methods for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation.
- FIG. 3 shows one embodiment of an extravascular apparatus 200 that includes one or more electrodes configured to deliver a thermal electric field to renal neural fibers in order to achieve renal neuromodulation via heating.
- the apparatus of FIG. 3 is configured for temporary extravascular placement; however, it should be understood that partially or completely implantable extravascular apparatus additionally or alternatively may be utilized.
- Applicants have previously described extravascular pulsed electric field systems, for example, in co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/189,563, filed Jul. 25, 2005, which has been incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- apparatus 200 comprises a laparoscopic or percutaneous system having a probe 210 configured for insertion in proximity to the track of the renal neural supply along the renal artery or vein or hilum and/or within Gerota's fascia under, e.g., CT or radiographic guidance.
- At least one electrode 212 is configured for delivery through the probe 210 to a treatment site for delivery of a thermal electric field therapy.
- the electrode(s) 212 may be mounted on a catheter and electrically coupled to a thermal electric field generator 50 via wires 211 .
- a distal section of the probe 210 may have at least one electrode 212 , and the probe may have an electrical connector to couple the probe to the field generator 50 for delivering a thermal electric field to the electrode(s) 212 .
- the field generator 50 is located external to the patient.
- the generator as well as any of the electrode embodiments described herein, may be utilized with any embodiment of the present invention for delivery of a thermal electric field with desired field parameters, e.g., parameters sufficient to thermally or otherwise induce renal neuromodulation in target neural fibers via heating and/or electroporation.
- desired field parameters e.g., parameters sufficient to thermally or otherwise induce renal neuromodulation in target neural fibers via heating and/or electroporation.
- desired field parameters e.g., parameters sufficient to thermally or otherwise induce renal neuromodulation in target neural fibers via heating and/or electroporation.
- desired field parameters e.g., parameters sufficient to thermally or otherwise induce renal neuromodulation in target neural fibers via heating and/or electroporation.
- electrodes of embodiments described hereinafter may be electrically connected to the generator even though the generator is not explicitly shown or described with each embodiment.
- the field generator optionally may be positioned internal to the patient. Furtherstill, the field generator may
- the electrode(s) 212 can be individual electrodes that are electrically independent of each other, a segmented electrode with commonly connected contacts, or a continuous electrode.
- a segmented electrode may, for example, be formed by providing a slotted tube fitted onto the electrode, or by electrically connecting a series of individual electrodes.
- Individual electrodes or groups of electrodes 212 may be configured to provide a bipolar signal.
- the electrodes 212 may be dynamically assignable to facilitate monopolar and/or bipolar energy delivery between any of the electrodes and/or between any of the electrodes and an external ground pad. Such a ground pad may, for example, be attached externally to the patient's skin, e.g., to the patient's leg or flank.
- the electrodes 212 comprise a bipolar electrode pair.
- the probe 210 and the electrodes 212 may be similar to the standard needle or trocar-type used clinically for RF nerve block.
- the apparatus 200 may comprise a flexible and/or custom-designed probe for the renal application described herein.
- the percutaneous probe 210 has been advanced through a percutaneous access site P into proximity with a patient's renal artery RA.
- the probe pierces the patient's Gerota's fascia F, and the electrodes 212 are advanced into position through the probe and along the annular space between the patient's artery and fascia.
- the target neural fibers may be heated via a pulsed or continuous electric field delivered across the bipolar electrodes 212 .
- Such heating may, for example, ablate or cause non-ablative thermal injury to the target neural fibers, thereby at least partially denervating the kidney innervated by the target neural fibers.
- the electric field also may induce reversible or irreversible electroporation in the target neural fibers, which may compliment the thermal injury induced in the neural fibers.
- the apparatus 200 may be removed from the patient to conclude the procedure.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B embodiments of intravascular systems for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation is described.
- Applicants have previously described intravascular pulsed electric field systems, for example, in co-pending U.S. Patent application Ser. No. 11/129,765, filed May 13, 2005, which has been incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- the embodiments of FIG. 4 ′ include an apparatus 300 comprising a catheter 302 having an optional positioning element 304 (e.g., a balloon, an expandable wire basket, other mechanical expanders, etc.), shaft electrodes 306 a and 306 b disposed along the shaft of the catheter, and optional radiopaque markers 308 disposed along the shaft of the catheter in the region of the positioning element 304 .
- an optional positioning element 304 e.g., a balloon, an expandable wire basket, other mechanical expanders, etc.
- shaft electrodes 306 a and 306 b disposed along the shaft of the catheter
- optional radiopaque markers 308 disposed along the shaft of the
- the electrodes 306 a - b can be arranged such that the electrode 306 a is near a proximal end of the positioning element 304 and the electrode 306 b is near the distal end of the positioning element 304 .
- the electrodes 306 are electrically coupled to the field generator 50 (see FIG. 3 ), which is disposed external to the patient, for delivery of a thermal electric field for heating of target neural fibers.
- the electrodes may comprise Peltier electrodes for cooling the target neural fibers to modulate the fibers.
- the positioning element 304 optionally may center or otherwise position the electrodes 306 a and 306 b within a vessel. Additionally, as in FIG. 4A , the positioning element may comprise an impedance-altering element that alters the impedance between electrodes 306 a and 306 b during the therapy, for example, to better direct the thermal electric field across the vessel wall. This may reduce an energy required to achieve desired renal neuromodulation and may reduce a risk of injury to non-target tissue. Applicants have previously described use of a suitable impedance-altering element in co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/266,993, filed Nov. 4, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. When the positioning element 304 comprises an inflatable balloon as in FIG.
- the balloon may serve as both a centering element for the electrodes 306 and as an impedance-altering electrical insulator for directing an electric field delivered across the electrodes, e.g., for directing the electric field into or across the vessel wall for modulation of target neural fibers.
- Electrical insulation provided by the positioning element 304 may reduce the magnitude of applied energy or other parameters of the thermal electric field necessary to achieve desired heating at the target fibers.
- the positioning element 304 optionally may be utilized as a cooling element and/or a heating element.
- the positioning element 304 may be inflated with a chilled fluid that serves as a heat sink for removing heat from tissue that contacts the element.
- the positioning element 304 optionally may be a heating element by inflating it with a warmed fluid that heats tissue in contact with the element.
- the thermal fluid optionally may be circulated and/or exchanged within the positioning element 304 to facilitate more efficient conductive and/or convective heat transfer. Thermal fluids also may be used to achieve thermal neuromodulation via thermal cooling or heating mechanisms, as described in greater detail herein below.
- the positioning element 304 (or any other portion of apparatus 300 ) additionally or alternatively may comprise one or more sensors for monitoring the process.
- the positioning element 304 has a wall-contacting thermocouple 310 ( FIG. 4A ) for monitoring the temperature or other parameters of the target tissue, the non-target tissue, the electrodes, the positioning element and/or any other portion of the apparatus 300 .
- the electrodes 306 can be individual electrodes (i.e., independent contacts), a segmented electrode with commonly connected contacts, or a single continuous electrode. Furthermore, the electrodes 306 may be configured to provide a bipolar signal, or the electrodes 306 may be used together or individually in conjunction with a separate patient ground pad for monopolar use. As an alternative or in addition to placement of the electrodes 306 along the central shaft of the catheter 302 , as in FIG. 4 , the electrodes 306 may be attached to the positioning element 304 such that they contact the wall of the renal artery RA. In such a variation, the electrodes may, for example, be affixed to the inside surface, outside surface or at least partially embedded within the wall of the positioning element. FIG. 5 illustrate alternative wall-contacting electrodes.
- the catheter 302 may be delivered to the renal artery RA as shown, or it may be delivered to a renal vein or to any other vessel in proximity to neural tissue contributing to renal function, in a low profile delivery configuration through a guide catheter or other device.
- catheters may be positioned in multiple vessels for thermal renal neuromodulation, e.g., within both the renal artery and the renal vein.
- Multi-vessel techniques for pulsed electric field renal neuromodulation have been described previously, for example, in Applicant's co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/451,728, filed Jul. 12, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- the optional positioning element 304 may be expanded into contact with an interior wall of the vessel.
- a thermal electric field then may be generated by the field generator 50 , transferred through the catheter 302 to the electrodes 306 , and delivered via the electrodes 306 across the wall of the artery.
- the electric field thermally modulates the activity along neural fibers that contribute to renal function via heating.
- the thermal modulation at least partially denervates the kidney innervated by the neural fibers via heating. This may be achieved, for example, via thermal ablation or via non-ablative damage of the target neural fibers.
- the electric field also may induce electroporation in the neural fibers.
- the positioning element 304 illustratively comprises an inflatable balloon, which may preferentially direct the electric field as discussed.
- the positioning element comprises an expandable wire basket that substantially centers the electrodes 306 within the vessel without blocking blood flow through the vessel.
- the blood may act as a heat sink for conductive and/or convective heat transfer for removing excess thermal energy from the non-target tissue, thereby protecting the non-target tissue. This effect may be enhanced when blood flow is not blocked during energy delivery, as in the embodiment of FIG. 4B .
- FIG. 4B illustratively comprises a positioning element for centering the electrodes without blocking flow, it should be understood that the positioning element may be eliminated and/or that the electrodes may be attached to the positioning element such that they are not centered in the vessel upon expansion of the centering element. In such embodiments, the patient's blood may still mitigate excess thermal heating or cooling to protect non-target tissues.
- a thermal fluid may be injected into the vessel to remove excess thermal energy and protect the non-target tissues.
- the thermal fluid may, for example, be injected through the device catheter or through a guide catheter at a location upstream from an energy delivery element or at other locations relative to the tissue for which protection is sought.
- this method of using an injected thermal fluid to remove excess thermal energy from non-target tissues to protect the non-target tissues from thermal injury during therapeutic treatment of target tissues may be utilized in body lumens other than blood vessels.
- One or more sensors may be used to monitor the temperature(s) or other parameter(s) at the electrodes 306 , at the wall of the vessel and/or at other desired locations along the apparatus or the patient's anatomy.
- the thermal neuromodulation may be controlled using the measured parameter(s) as feedback.
- This feedback may be used, for example, to maintain the parameter(s) below a desired threshold.
- the parameter(s) may be maintained below a threshold that may cause injury to the non-target tissues. With blood flowing through the vessel, more thermal energy may be carried away, which may allow for longer or higher energy treatments than when blood flow is blocked in the vessel.
- the electrode(s) when utilizing intravascular apparatus to achieve thermal neuromodulation, in addition or as an alternative to central positioning of the electrode(s) within a blood vessel, the electrode(s) optionally may be configured to contact an internal wall of the blood vessel. Wall-contacting electrode(s) may facilitate more efficient transfer of a thermal electric field across the vessel wall to target neural fibers, as compared to centrally-positioned electrode(s).
- the wall-contacting electrode(s) may be delivered to the vessel treatment site in a reduced profile configuration, then expanded in vivo to a deployed configuration wherein the electrode(s) contact the vessel wall.
- expansion of the electrode(s) is at least partially reversible to facilitate retrieval of the electrode(s) from the patient's vessel.
- FIGS. 5A and 5B depict an illustrative embodiment of intravascular apparatus having electrodes configured to contact the interior wall of a vessel.
- the apparatus of FIGS. 5A and 5B is an alternative embodiment of the apparatus 300 of FIGS. 4A and 4B wherein the proximal electrode 306 a of FIGS. 4A and 4B has been replaced with wall-contacting electrode 306 a ′.
- the wall-contacting electrode comprises proximal attachment 312 a that connects the electrode to the shaft of the catheter 302 and is electrically coupled to the pulse generator. Extensions 314 a extend from proximal attachment 312 a and at least partially extend over a surface of positioning element 304 .
- the extensions 314 a optionally may be selectively insulated such that only a selective portion of the extensions, e.g., the distal tips of the extensions, are electrically active.
- the electrode 306 a ′ optionally may be fabricated from a slotted tube, such as a stainless steel or shape-memory (e.g., NiTi) slotted tube. Furthermore, all or a portion of the electrode may be gold-plated to improve radiopacity and/or conductivity.
- catheter 302 may be delivered over a guidewire G to a treatment site within the patient's vessel with the electrode 306 a ′ positioned in a reduced profile configuration.
- Catheter 302 optionally may be delivered through a guide catheter 303 to facilitate such reduced profile delivery of the wall-contacting electrode.
- the electrode When positioned as desired at a treatment site, the electrode may be expanded into contact with the vessel wall by expanding the optional positioning element 304 , as in FIG. 5B .
- a thermal monopolar or bipolar electric field then may be delivered across the vessel wall and between the electrodes 306 a ′ and 306 b to induce thermal neuromodulation, as discussed previously.
- the optional positioning element 304 may alter impedance within the blood vessel and more efficiently route the electrical energy across the vessel wall to the target neural fibers.
- the electrode 306 a ′ may be returned to a reduced profile to facilitate removal of the apparatus 300 from the patient.
- the positioning element 304 may be collapsed (e.g., deflated), and the electrode 306 a ′ may be contracted by withdrawing the catheter 302 within the guide catheter 303 .
- the electrode may be fabricated from a shape-memory material biased to the collapsed configuration, such that the electrode self-collapses upon collapse of the positioning element.
- the electrode 306 a ′ is expanded into contact with the vessel wall
- the electrode alternatively may be fabricated from a self-expanding material biased such that the electrode self-expands into contact with the vessel wall upon positioning of the electrode distal of the guide catheter 303 .
- a self-expanding embodiment of the electrode 306 a ′ may obviate a need for the positioning element 304 and/or may facilitate maintenance of blood flow through the blood vessel during delivery of an electric field via the electrode.
- the self-expanding electrode 306 a ′ may be returned to a reduced profile to facilitate removal of the apparatus 300 from the patient by withdrawing the catheter 302 within the guide catheter 303 .
- FIGS. 6A and 6B depict another embodiment of the apparatus and methods of FIGS. 4A and 4B comprising a wall-contacting electrode.
- the electrode 306 a ′′ of FIG. 6 comprises distal attachment 316 a for coupling the electrode to the shaft of catheter 302 on the distal side of the positioning element 304 .
- Distal attachment of the electrode allows the electrode to extend over the entirety of the positioning element 304 and may facilitate contraction of the electrode 306 a ′′ after thermal neuromodulation.
- the electrode 306 a ′′ can be contracted by proximally retracting the extensions 312 a relative to the catheter 302 during or after contraction of the positioning element 304 .
- FIG. 6A shows the electrode 306 a ′′ in the reduced profile configuration
- FIG. 6B shows the electrode in the expanded, wall-contacting configuration.
- FIGS. 7A and 7B show additional alternative embodiments of the methods and apparatus of FIGS. 4A and 4B .
- the apparatus 300 comprises both the proximal electrode 306 a ′ of FIGS. 5A and 5B , as well as a wall-contacting distal electrode 306 b ′.
- the embodiment of FIG. 7A comprises proximal and distal positioning elements 304 a and 304 b , respectively, for expanding the proximal and distal wall-contacting electrodes 306 a ′ and 306 b ′, respectively, into contact with the vessel wall.
- FIG. 7A comprises proximal and distal positioning elements 304 a and 304 b , respectively, for expanding the proximal and distal wall-contacting electrodes 306 a ′ and 306 b ′, respectively, into contact with the vessel wall.
- FIG. 7A comprises proximal and distal positioning elements 304 a and 304 b , respectively, for expanding the proximal and distal wall
- the distal wall-contacting electrode 306 b ′ is proximal facing and positioned over the distal portion of the positioning element 304 to facilitate expansion of the distal electrode 306 b ′.
- the extensions of the proximal and distal electrodes optionally may be connected along non-conductive connectors 318 to facilitate collapse and retrieval of the electrodes post-treatment.
- a bipolar electric field may be delivered between the proximal and distal wall-contacting electrodes, or a monopolar electric field may be delivered between the proximal and/or distal electrode(s) and an external ground. Having both the proximal and distal electrodes in contact with the wall of the vessel may facilitate more efficient energy transfer across the wall during delivery of a thermal electric field, as compared to having one or both of the proximal and distal electrodes centered within the vessel.
- intra-to-extravascular systems may be provided.
- the intra-to-extravascular systems may, for example, have electrode(s) that are delivered to an intravascular position, and then at least partially passed through/across the vessel wall to an extravascular position prior to delivery of a thermal electric field.
- Intra-to-extravascular positioning of the electrode(s) may place the electrode(s) in closer proximity to target neural fibers for delivery of a thermal electric field, as compared to fully intravascular positioning of the electrode(s).
- Applicants have previously described intra-to-extravascular pulsed electric field systems, for example, in co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/324,188, filed Dec. 29, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- ITEV system 320 comprises a catheter 322 having (a) a plurality of proximal electrode lumens terminating at proximal side ports 324 , (b) a plurality of distal electrode lumens terminating at distal side ports 326 , and (c) a guidewire lumen 323 .
- the catheter 322 preferably comprises an equal number of proximal and distal electrode lumens and side ports.
- the system 320 also includes proximal needle electrodes 328 that may be advanced through the proximal electrode lumens and the proximal side ports 324 , as well as distal needle electrodes 329 that may be advanced through the distal electrode lumens and the distal side ports 326 .
- Catheter 322 comprises an optional expandable positioning element 330 , which may comprise an inflatable balloon or an expandable basket or cage.
- the positioning element 330 may be expanded prior to deployment of the needle electrodes 328 and 329 in order to position or center the catheter 322 within the patient's vessel (e.g., within renal artery RA). Centering the catheter 322 is expected to facilitate delivery of all needle electrodes to desired depths within/external to the patient's vessel (e.g., to deliver all of the needle electrodes approximately to the same depth).
- the illustrated positioning element 330 is positioned between the proximal side ports 324 and the distal side ports 326 , i.e., between the delivery positions of the proximal and distal electrodes.
- the positioning element 330 additionally or alternatively may be positioned at a different location or at multiple locations along the length of the catheter 322 (e.g., at a location proximal of the side ports 324 and/or at a location distal of the side ports 326 ).
- the catheter 322 may be advanced to a treatment site within the patient's vasculature (e.g., to a treatment site within the patient's renal artery RA) over a guidewire (not shown) via the lumen 323 .
- the electrodes 328 and 329 may be positioned such that their non-insulated and sharpened distal regions are positioned within the proximal and distal lumens, respectively.
- a medical practitioner may advance the electrodes via their proximal regions that are located external to the patient. Such advancement causes the distal regions of the electrodes 328 and 329 to exit side ports 324 and 326 , respectively, and pierce the wall of the patient's vasculature such that the electrodes are positioned extravascularly via an ITEV approach.
- the proximal electrodes 328 can be connected to electric field generator 50 as active electrodes, and the distal electrodes 329 can serve as return electrodes. In this manner, the proximal and distal electrodes form bipolar electrode pairs that align the thermal electric field with a longitudinal axis or direction of the patient's vasculature.
- the distal electrodes 329 alternatively may comprise the active electrodes and the proximal electrodes 328 may comprise the return electrodes.
- the proximal and/or the distal electrodes may comprise both active and return electrodes. Furtherstill, the proximal and/or the distal electrodes may be utilized in combination with an external ground for delivery of a monopolar thermal electric field. Any combination of active and distal electrodes may be utilized, as desired.
- the electrodes 328 and 329 are connected to generator 50 and positioned extravascularly, and with the positioning element 330 optionally expanded, delivery of the thermal electric field may proceed to achieve desired renal neuromodulation via heating.
- the electric field also may induce electroporation.
- the electrodes may be retracted within the proximal and distal lumens, and the positioning element 330 may be collapsed for retrieval.
- ITEV system 320 then may be removed from the patient to complete the procedure. Additionally or alternatively, the system may be repositioned to provide therapy at another treatment site, such as to provide bilateral renal neuromodulation.
- cooling elements such as convective cooling elements, may be utilized to protect non-target tissues like smooth muscle cells from thermal damage during thermally-induced renal neuromodulation via heat generation.
- Non-target tissues additionally or alternatively may be protected by focusing the thermal energy on the target neural fibers such that an intensity of the thermal energy is insufficient to induce thermal damage in non-target tissues distant from the target neural fibers.
- FIGS. 3-8 illustratively show bipolar apparatus, it should be understood that monopolar apparatus alternatively may be utilized.
- an active monopolar electrode may be positioned intravascularly, extravascularly or intra-to-extravascularly in proximity to target neural fibers that contribute to renal function.
- a return electrode ground pad may be attached to the exterior of the patient.
- a thermal electric field may be delivered between the in vivo monopolar electrode and the ex vivo ground pad to effectuate desired thermally-induced renal neuromodulation.
- Monopolar apparatus additionally may be utilized for bilateral renal neuromodulation.
- FIGS. 3-8 illustratively describe methods and apparatus for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation via delivery of thermal electric fields that modulate the target neural fibers.
- alternative methods and apparatus for thermally-induced (via both heating and cooling) renal neuromodulation may be provided.
- electric fields may be used to cool and modulate the neural fibers, e.g., via thermoelectric or Peltier elements.
- Thermally-induced renal neuromodulation optionally may be achieved via direct application of thermal energy to the target neural fibers. Such direct thermal energy may be generated and/or transferred in a variety of ways, such as via resistive heating, via delivery of a heated or chilled fluid (see FIGS. 9 and 11 ), via a Peltier element (see FIG. 10 ), etc.
- Thermally-induced renal neuromodulation additionally or alternatively may be achieved via application of high-intensity focused ultrasound to the target neural fibers (see FIG. 12 ). Additional and alternative methods and apparatus for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be used in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 9 an alternative embodiment of the apparatus and methods of FIG. 8 is described that is configured for thermally-induced neuromodulation via direct application of thermal energy.
- the electrodes 328 and 329 of FIG. 8 have been replaced with infusion needles 328 ′ and 329 ′, respectively.
- a thermal, fluid F may be delivered through the needles to the target neural fibers.
- the thermal fluid may be heated in order to raise the temperature of the target neural fibers above a desired threshold.
- the temperature of the neural fibers can be raised above a body temperature of about 37° C., or above a temperature of about 45° C.
- the thermal fluid may be chilled to reduce the temperature of the target neural fibers below a desired threshold.
- the neural fibers can be cooled to below the body temperature of about 37° C., or further cooled below about 20° C., or still further cooled below a freezing temperature of about 0° C.
- the thermal fluid may be delivered intravascularly (e.g., may inflate and/or be circulated through a balloon member), extravascularly (e.g., may be circulated through a vascular cuff) or a combination thereof.
- an alternative neuromodulatory agent such as a drug or medicament
- a thermal fluid to the target neural fibers through infusion needles 328 ′ and 329 ′
- an alternative neuromodulatory agent such as a drug or medicament
- a thermal fluid may be injected to modulate, necrose or otherwise block or reduce transmission along the target neural fibers.
- alternative neuromodulatory agents include, but are not limited to, phenol and neurotoxins, such as botulinum toxin. Additional neuromodulatory agents, per se known, will be apparent to those of skill in the art.
- FIG. 10 shows another method and apparatus for thermal renal neuromodulation via direct application of thermal energy to the target neural fibers.
- the apparatus 340 comprises renal artery cuff 342 having one or more integrated thermoelectric elements that are electrically coupled to an internal or external power supply 344 .
- the thermoelectric element utilizes the well-known Peltier effect (i.e., the establishment of a thermal gradient induced by an electric voltage) to achieve thermal renal neuromodulation.
- thermoelectric element which comprises two different metals (e.g., a p-type and an n-type semiconductor) that are connected to each other at two junctions.
- the current induces a thermal gradient between the two junctions, such that one junction cools while the other is heated. Reversal of the polarity of the voltage applied across the two junctions reverses the direction of the thermal gradient.
- thermoelectric element faces radially inward in order to heat or cool, respectively, the target neural fibers that travel along the renal artery to achieve thermal renal neuromodulation.
- the radially outward surface of the thermoelectric element may be insulated to reduce a risk of thermal damage to the non-target tissues.
- the cuff 342 may comprise one or more temperature sensors, such as thermocouples, for monitoring the temperature of the target neural fibers and/or of the non-target tissues.
- FIG. 11 shows another method and apparatus utilizing the Peltier effect.
- the apparatus 350 comprises an implanted or external pump 352 connected to a renal artery cuff 354 via inlet fluid conduit 356 a and outlet fluid conduit 356 b .
- the inlet fluid conduit transfers fluid from the pump to the cuff, while the outlet fluid conduit transfers fluid from the cuff to the pump to circulate fluid through the cuff.
- a reservoir of fluid may be located in the cuff, the pump and/or in the fluid conduits.
- the pump 352 further comprises one or more thermoelectric or other thermal elements in heat exchange contact with the fluid reservoir for cooling or heating the fluid that is transferred to the cuff to thermally modulate the target neural fibers.
- the apparatus 350 optionally may have controls for automatic or manual control of fluid heating or cooling, as well as fluid circulation within the cuff.
- the apparatus may comprise temperature and/or renal sympathetic neural activity monitoring or feedback control.
- the apparatus illustratively is shown unilaterally treating neural fibers innervating a single kidney, it should be understood that bilateral treatment of neural fibers innervating both kidneys alternatively may be provided.
- Thermal renal neuromodulation alternatively may be achieved via high-intensity focused ultrasound, either pulsed or continuous.
- High intensity focused ultrasound also may induce reversible or irreversible electroporation in the target neural fibers.
- the ultrasound may be delivered over a full 360° (e.g. when delivered intravascularly) or over a radial segment of less than 360° (e.g., when delivered intravascularly, extravascularly, intra-to-extravascularly, or a combination thereof).
- the apparatus 360 comprises a catheter 362 having ultrasound transducers 364 positioned along the shaft of the catheter within an inflatable balloon 366 .
- the ultrasound transducers are coupled to an ultrasound signal generator via conductors 365 .
- the balloon comprises an acoustically reflective portion 368 of a surface of the balloon for reflecting an ultrasound wave, as well as an acoustically transmissive portion 369 of the surface for passage of the wave through the balloon.
- the wave may be focused as shown at a focal point or radius P positioned a desired focal distance from the catheter shaft.
- the transducers may be attached directly to the balloon.
- the focal distance may be specified or dynamically variable such that, when positioned within a blood vessel, the ultrasonic wave is focused at a desired depth on target neural fibers outside of the vessel.
- a family of catheter sizes may be provided to allow for a range of specified focal distances.
- a dynamically variable focal distance may be achieved, for example, via calibrated expansion of the balloon.
- FIG. 12A shows the apparatus 360 in a reduced delivery and retrieval configuration
- FIG. 12B shows the apparatus in an expanded deployed configuration
- FIG. 13 shows an alternative embodiment of the apparatus 360 wherein the ultrasound transducers 364 ′ are concave, such that the ultrasound signal is self-focusing without need of the reflective portion of the balloon 366 (e.g., the balloon may be acoustically transmissive at all points).
- the apparatus described above with respect to FIGS. 3-13 optionally may be used to quantify the efficacy, extent or cell selectivity of thermally-induced renal neuromodulation in order to monitor and/or control the neuromodulation.
- the apparatus may further comprise one or more sensors, such as thermocouples or imaging transducers, for measuring and monitoring one or more parameters of the apparatus, of the target neural fibers and/or of the non-target tissues. For example, a temperature rise or drop above or below certain thresholds is expected to thermally ablate, non-ablatively injure, freeze or otherwise damage the target neural fibers, thereby modulating the target neural fibers.
- FIGS. 14A and 14B classify the various types of thermal neuromodulation that may be achieved with the apparatus and methods of the present invention.
- FIGS. 14A and 14B are provided only for the sake of illustration and should in no way be construed as limiting.
- FIG. 14A classifies thermal neuromodulation due to heat exposure. As shown, exposure to heat in excess of a body temperature of about 37° C., but below a temperature of about 45° C., may induce thermal injury via moderate heating of the target neural fibers or of vascular structures that perfuse the target fibers. For example, this may induce non-ablative thermal injury in the fibers or structures. Exposure to heat above a temperature of about 45° C., or above about 60° C., may induce thermal injury via substantial heating of the fibers or structures. For example, such higher temperatures may thermally ablate the target neural fibers or the vascular structures. Regardless of the type of heat exposure utilized to induce the thermal neuromodulation, a reduction in renal sympathetic nerve activity (“RSNA”) is expected.
- thermal cooling for neuromodulation includes non-freezing thermal slowing of nerve conduction and/or nerve injury, as well as freezing thermal nerve injury.
- Non-freezing thermal cooling may include reducing the temperature of the target neural fibers or of the vascular structures that feed the fibers to temperatures below the body temperature of about 37° C., or below about 20° C., but above the freezing temperature of about 0° C.
- This non-freezing thermal cooling may either slow nerve conduction or may cause direct neural injury.
- Slowed nerve conduction may imply continuous or intermittent cooling of the target neural fibers to sustain the desired thermal neuromodulation, while direct neural injury may require only a discrete treatment to achieve sustained thermal neuromodulation.
- Thermal cooling for neuromodulation also may include freezing thermal nerve injury, e.g., reducing the temperature of the target neural fibers or of the vascular structures that feed the fibers to temperatures below the freezing point of about 0° C. Regardless of the type of cold exposure utilized to induce the thermal neuromodulation (freezing or non-freezing), a reduction in renal sympathetic nerve activity (“RSNA”) is expected.
- freezing thermal nerve injury e.g., reducing the temperature of the target neural fibers or of the vascular structures that feed the fibers to temperatures below the freezing point of about 0° C.
- RSNA renal sympathetic nerve activity
- thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may alleviate clinical symptoms of CHF, hypertension, renal disease, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, contrast nephropathy and/or other cardio-renal diseases for a period of months, potentially up to six months or more.
- This time period may be sufficient to allow the body to heal; for example, this period may reduce the risk of CHF onset after an acute myocardial infarction, thereby alleviating a need for subsequent re-treatment.
- the patient may receive repeat therapy.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation. Thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be achieved via direct and/or via indirect application of thermal energy to heat or cool neural fibers that contribute to renal function, or of vascular structures that feed or perfuse the neural fibers. In some embodiments, parameters of the neural fibers, of non-target tissue, or of the thermal energy delivery element, may be monitored via one or more sensors for controlling the thermally-induced neuromodulation. In some embodiments, protective elements may be provided to reduce a degree of thermal damage induced in the non-target tissues.
Description
- The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/816,999 filed on Jun. 28, 2006. The present application is also a Continuation-In-Part application of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/408,665, filed on Apr. 8, 2003, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Nos. (a) 60/370,190, filed on Apr. 8, 2002, (b) 60/415,575, filed on Oct. 3, 2002, and (c) 60/442,970, filed on Jan. 29, 2003. Furthermore, this application is a Continuation-In-Part application of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/189,563, filed on Jul. 25, 2005, which is a Continuation-In-Part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/129,765, filed on May 13, 2005, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Nos. (a) 60/616,254, filed on Oct. 5, 2004, and (b) 60/624,793, filed on Nov. 2, 2004.
- All of these applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
- All publications and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.
- The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for neuromodulation. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatus for achieving renal neuromodulation via thermal heating and/or cooling mechanisms.
- Congestive Heart Failure (“CHF”) is a condition that occurs when the heart becomes damaged and reduces blood flow to the organs of the body. If blood flow decreases sufficiently, kidney function becomes altered, which results in fluid retention, abnormal hormone secretions and increased constriction of blood vessels. These results increase the workload of the heart and further decrease the capacity of the heart to pump blood through the kidneys and circulatory system.
- It is believed that progressively decreasing perfusion of the kidneys is a principal non-cardiac cause perpetuating the downward spiral of CHF. Moreover, the fluid overload and associated clinical symptoms resulting from these physiologic changes result in additional hospital admissions, poor quality of life and additional costs to the health care system.
- In addition to their role in the progression of CHF, the kidneys play a significant role in the progression of Chronic Renal Failure (“CRF”), End-Stage Renal Disease (“ESRD”), hypertension (pathologically high blood pressure) and other cardio-renal diseases. The functions of the kidneys can be summarized under three broad categories: filtering blood and excreting waste products generated by the body's metabolism; regulating salt, water, electrolyte and acid-base balance; and secreting hormones to maintain vital organ blood flow. Without properly functioning kidneys, a patient will suffer water retention, reduced urine flow and an accumulation of waste toxins in the blood and body. These conditions result from reduced renal function or renal failure (kidney failure) and are believed to increase the workload of the heart. In a CHF patient, renal failure will cause the heart to further deteriorate as fluids are retained and blood toxins accumulate due to the poorly functioning kidneys.
- It has been established in animal models that the heart failure condition results in abnormally high sympathetic activation of the kidneys. An increase in renal sympathetic nerve activity leads to decreased removal of water and sodium from the body, as well as increased renin secretion. Increased renin secretion leads to vasoconstriction of blood vessels supplying the kidneys, which causes decreased renal blood flow. Reduction of sympathetic renal nerve activity, e.g., via denervation, may reverse these processes.
- Applicants have previously described methods and apparatus for treating renal disorders by applying a pulsed electric field to neural fibers that contribute to renal function. See, for example, Applicants' co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. (a) 11/129,765, filed on May 13, 2005, (b) 11/189,563, filed on Jul. 25, 2005, and (c) 11/363,867, filed Feb. 27, 2006, all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties. A pulsed electric field (“PEF”) may initiate renal neuromodulation, e.g., denervation, for example, via irreversible electroporation or via electrofusion. The PEF may be delivered from apparatus positioned intravascularly, extravascularly, intra-to-extravascularly or a combination thereof. Additional methods and apparatus for achieving renal neuromodulation, e.g., via localized drug delivery (such as by a drug pump or infusion catheter) or via use of a stimulation electric field, etc, are described, for example, in co-owned and co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/408,665, filed Apr. 8, 2003, and U.S. Pat. No. 6,978,174, both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
- A potential challenge of using PEF systems for treating renal disorders is to selectively electroporate target cells without affecting other cells. For example, it may be desirable to irreversibly electroporate renal nerve cells that travel along or in proximity to renal vasculature, but it may not be desirable to damage the smooth muscle cells of which the vasculature is composed. As a result, an overly aggressive course of PEF therapy may persistently injure the renal vasculature, but an overly conservative course of PEF therapy may not achieve the desired renal neuromodulation.
- Applicants have previously described methods and apparatus for monitoring changes in tissue impedance or conductivity in order to determine the effects of pulsed electric field therapy, e.g., to determine an extent of electroporation and/or its degree of irreversibility. See, for example, Applicant's co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/233,814, filed Sep. 23, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. However, in some patients it may be difficult or impractical to achieve such real-time monitoring when utilizing pulsed electric field neuromodulatory mechanisms. In some patients, this may necessitate re-intervention should it be established after the procedure that a degree of induced neuromodulation was not sufficient to achieve a desired treatment outcome. Thus, it would be desirable to achieve renal neuromodulation via more easily monitored and/or controlled neuromodulatory mechanisms.
- Several embodiments of the present invention will be apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters refer to like parts throughout, and in which:
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FIG. 2 is a schematic isometric detail view showing the location of the renal nerves relative to the renal artery. -
FIG. 3 is a schematic side view, partially in section, illustrating an example of an extravascular method and apparatus for thermal renal neuromodulation. -
FIGS. 4A and 4B are schematic side views, partially in section, illustrating examples of intravascular methods and apparatus for thermal renal neuromodulation. -
FIGS. 5A and 5B are schematic side views, partially in section, illustrating an alternative embodiment of the intravascular methods and apparatus ofFIG. 4 comprising wall-contacting electrodes. -
FIGS. 6A and 6B are schematic side views, partially in section, illustrating an additional alternative embodiment of the intravascular methods and apparatus ofFIG. 4 comprising alternative wall-contacting electrodes. -
FIGS. 7A and 7B are schematic side views, partially in section, illustrating other alternative embodiments of the intravascular methods and apparatus ofFIG. 4 comprising multiple wall-contacting electrodes. -
FIG. 8 is a schematic side view, partially in section, illustrating an example of an intra-to-extravascular method and apparatus for thermal renal neuromodulation. -
FIG. 9 is a schematic side view, partially in section, of an alternative embodiment of the method and apparatus ofFIG. 8 configured for thermal renal neuromodulation via direct application of thermal energy. -
FIG. 10 is a schematic side view, partially in section, illustrating a method and apparatus for thermal renal neuromodulation comprising a thermoelectric element suitable for direct application of thermal energy to target neural fibers. -
FIG. 11 is a schematic side view, partially in section, illustrating another method and apparatus for thermal renal neuromodulation comprising a thermoelectric element. -
FIGS. 12A and 12B are schematic side views, partially in section, illustrating a method and apparatus for thermal renal neuromodulation via high-intensity focused ultrasound. -
FIG. 13 is a schematic side view, partially in section, illustrating an alternative embodiment of the apparatus and method ofFIG. 12 . -
FIGS. 14A and 14B are schematic diagrams for classifying the various types of thermal neuromodulation that may be achieved with the apparatus and methods of the present invention. - The present invention provides methods and apparatus for renal neuromodulation via thermal heating and/or thermal cooling mechanisms, e.g., to achieve a reduction in renal sympathetic nerve activity. Thermally-induced (via heating and/or cooling) neuromodulation may be achieved via apparatus positioned proximate target neural fibers, for example, positioned within renal vasculature (i.e., positioned intravascularly), positioned extravascularly, positioned intra-to-extravascularly or a combination thereof. Thermal neuromodulation by either heating or cooling may be due to direct effect to, or alteration of, the neural structures that is induced by the thermal stress. Additionally or alternatively, the thermal neuromodulation may at least in part be due to alteration of vascular structures, e.g., arteries, arterioles, capillaries or veins, which perfuse the target neural fibers or surrounding tissue. Furtherstill, the modulation may at least in part be due to electroporation of the target neural fibers or of surrounding tissue.
- As used herein, thermal heating mechanisms for neuromodulation include both thermal ablation and non-ablative thermal injury or damage (e.g., via sustained heating or resistive heating). Thermal heating mechanisms may include raising the temperature of target neural fibers above a desired threshold, for example, above a body temperature of about 37° C., e.g., to achieve non-ablative thermal injury, or above a temperature of about 45° C. (e.g., above about 60° C.) to achieve ablative thermal injury.
- As used herein, thermal cooling mechanisms for neuromodulation include non-freezing thermal slowing of nerve conduction and/or non-freezing thermal nerve injury, as well as freezing thermal nerve injury. Thermal cooling mechanisms may include reducing the temperature of target neural fibers below a desired threshold, for example, below the body temperature of about 37° C. (e.g., below about 20° C.) to achieve non-freezing thermal injury. Thermal cooling mechanisms also may include reducing the temperature of the target neural fibers below about 0° C., e.g., to achieve freezing thermal injury.
- In addition to monitoring or controlling the temperature during thermal neuromodulation, a length of exposure to thermal stimuli may be specified to affect an extent or degree of efficacy of the thermal neuromodulation. The length of exposure to thermal stimuli is longer than instantaneous exposure, such as longer than about 30 seconds, or even longer than 2 minutes. Furthermore, the length of exposure can be less than 10 minutes, though this should in no way be construed as the upper limit of the exposure period. Exposure times measured in hours, days or longer, may be utilized to achieve desired thermal neuromodulation.
- When conducting neuromodulation via thermal mechanisms, the temperature threshold discussed previously may be determined as a function of the duration of exposure to thermal stimuli. Additionally or alternatively, the length of exposure may be determined as a function of the desired temperature threshold. These and other parameters may be specified or calculated to achieve and control desired thermal neuromodulation.
- In some embodiments, thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be achieved via direct application of thermal cooling or heating energy to the target neural fibers. For example, a chilled or heated fluid can be applied at least proximate to the target neural fiber, or heated or cooled elements (e.g., a thermoelectric element or a resistive heating element) can be placed in the vicinity of the neural fibers. In other embodiments, thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be achieved via indirect generation and/or application of the thermal energy to the target neural fibers, such as through application of a ‘thermal’ electric field, of high-intensity focused ultrasound, of laser irradiation, etc., to the target neural fibers. For example, thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be achieved via delivery of a pulsed or continuous thermal electric field to the target neural fibers, the electric field being of sufficient magnitude and/or duration to thermally induce the neuromodulation in the target fibers (e.g., to heat or thermally ablate or necrose the fibers). Additional and alternative methods and apparatus may be utilized to achieve thermally-induced renal neuromodulation, as described hereinafter.
- When utilizing thermal heating mechanisms for thermal neuromodulation, protective cooling elements, such as convective cooling elements, optionally may be utilized to protect smooth muscle cells or other non-target tissue from thermal damage during the thermally-induced renal neuromodulation. Likewise, when utilizing thermal cooling mechanisms, protective heating elements, such as convective heating elements, may be utilized to protect the non-target tissue. When thermal neuromodulation is achieved via thermal energy delivered intravascularly, the non-target tissue may be protected by utilizing blood flow as a conductive and/or convective heat sink that carries away excess thermal energy (hot or cold). For example, when blood flow is not blocked, the circulating blood may provide a relatively constant temperature medium for removing the excess thermal energy from the non-target tissue during the procedure. The non-target tissue additionally or alternatively may be protected by focusing the thermal heating or cooling energy on the target neural fibers such that an intensity of the thermal energy is insufficient to induce the thermal damage in the non-target tissue distant from the target neural fibers.
- In some embodiments, methods and apparatus for real-time monitoring of an extent or degree of neuromodulation or denervation (e.g., an extent or degree of thermal damage) in the target neural fibers and/or of thermal damage in the non-target tissue may be provided. Likewise, real-time monitoring of the thermal energy delivery element may be provided. Such methods and apparatus may, for example, comprise a thermocouple or other temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the monitored tissue or of the thermal energy delivery element. Power or total energy delivered additionally or alternatively may be monitored.
- To better understand the structures of devices of the present invention and the methods of using such devices for thermally-induce renal neuromodulation, it is instructive to examine the renal anatomy in humans.
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FIG. 1 , the human renal anatomy includes the kidneys K, which are supplied with oxygenated blood by the renal arteries RA. The renal arteries are connected to the heart via the abdominal aorta AA. Deoxygenated blood flows from the kidneys to the heart via the renal veins RV and the inferior vena cava IVC. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a portion of the renal anatomy in greater detail. More specifically, the renal anatomy also includes renal nerves RN extending longitudinally along the lengthwise dimension L of renal artery RA, generally within the adventitia of the artery. The renal artery RA has smooth muscle cells SMC that surround the arterial circumference and spiral around the angular axis θ of the artery. The smooth muscle cells of the renal artery accordingly have a lengthwise or longer dimension extending transverse (i.e., non-parallel) to the lengthwise dimension of the renal artery. The misalignment of the lengthwise dimensions of the renal nerves and the smooth muscle cells is defined as “cellular misalignment.” -
FIGS. 3-13 illustrate examples of systems and methods for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation.FIG. 3 shows one embodiment of anextravascular apparatus 200 that includes one or more electrodes configured to deliver a thermal electric field to renal neural fibers in order to achieve renal neuromodulation via heating. The apparatus ofFIG. 3 is configured for temporary extravascular placement; however, it should be understood that partially or completely implantable extravascular apparatus additionally or alternatively may be utilized. Applicants have previously described extravascular pulsed electric field systems, for example, in co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/189,563, filed Jul. 25, 2005, which has been incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. - In
FIG. 3 ,apparatus 200 comprises a laparoscopic or percutaneous system having aprobe 210 configured for insertion in proximity to the track of the renal neural supply along the renal artery or vein or hilum and/or within Gerota's fascia under, e.g., CT or radiographic guidance. At least oneelectrode 212 is configured for delivery through theprobe 210 to a treatment site for delivery of a thermal electric field therapy. The electrode(s) 212, for example, may be mounted on a catheter and electrically coupled to a thermalelectric field generator 50 viawires 211. In an alternative embodiment, a distal section of theprobe 210 may have at least oneelectrode 212, and the probe may have an electrical connector to couple the probe to thefield generator 50 for delivering a thermal electric field to the electrode(s) 212. - The
field generator 50 is located external to the patient. The generator, as well as any of the electrode embodiments described herein, may be utilized with any embodiment of the present invention for delivery of a thermal electric field with desired field parameters, e.g., parameters sufficient to thermally or otherwise induce renal neuromodulation in target neural fibers via heating and/or electroporation. It should be understood that electrodes of embodiments described hereinafter may be electrically connected to the generator even though the generator is not explicitly shown or described with each embodiment. Furthermore, the field generator optionally may be positioned internal to the patient. Furtherstill, the field generator may additionally comprise or may be substituted with an alternative thermal energy generator, such as a thermoelectric generator for heating or cooling (e.g., a Peltier device), or a thermal fluid injection system for heating or cooling, etc. - The electrode(s) 212 can be individual electrodes that are electrically independent of each other, a segmented electrode with commonly connected contacts, or a continuous electrode. A segmented electrode may, for example, be formed by providing a slotted tube fitted onto the electrode, or by electrically connecting a series of individual electrodes. Individual electrodes or groups of
electrodes 212 may be configured to provide a bipolar signal. Theelectrodes 212 may be dynamically assignable to facilitate monopolar and/or bipolar energy delivery between any of the electrodes and/or between any of the electrodes and an external ground pad. Such a ground pad may, for example, be attached externally to the patient's skin, e.g., to the patient's leg or flank. InFIG. 3 , theelectrodes 212 comprise a bipolar electrode pair. Theprobe 210 and theelectrodes 212 may be similar to the standard needle or trocar-type used clinically for RF nerve block. Alternatively, theapparatus 200 may comprise a flexible and/or custom-designed probe for the renal application described herein. - In
FIG. 3 , thepercutaneous probe 210 has been advanced through a percutaneous access site P into proximity with a patient's renal artery RA. The probe pierces the patient's Gerota's fascia F, and theelectrodes 212 are advanced into position through the probe and along the annular space between the patient's artery and fascia. Once properly positioned, the target neural fibers may be heated via a pulsed or continuous electric field delivered across thebipolar electrodes 212. Such heating may, for example, ablate or cause non-ablative thermal injury to the target neural fibers, thereby at least partially denervating the kidney innervated by the target neural fibers. The electric field also may induce reversible or irreversible electroporation in the target neural fibers, which may compliment the thermal injury induced in the neural fibers. After treatment, theapparatus 200 may be removed from the patient to conclude the procedure. - Referring now to
FIGS. 4A and 4B , embodiments of intravascular systems for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation is described. Applicants have previously described intravascular pulsed electric field systems, for example, in co-pending U.S. Patent application Ser. No. 11/129,765, filed May 13, 2005, which has been incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The embodiments of FIG. 4′ include anapparatus 300 comprising acatheter 302 having an optional positioning element 304 (e.g., a balloon, an expandable wire basket, other mechanical expanders, etc.),shaft electrodes radiopaque markers 308 disposed along the shaft of the catheter in the region of thepositioning element 304. The electrodes 306 a-b, for example, can be arranged such that theelectrode 306 a is near a proximal end of thepositioning element 304 and theelectrode 306 b is near the distal end of thepositioning element 304. The electrodes 306 are electrically coupled to the field generator 50 (seeFIG. 3 ), which is disposed external to the patient, for delivery of a thermal electric field for heating of target neural fibers. In an alternative embodiment, one or more of the electrodes may comprise Peltier electrodes for cooling the target neural fibers to modulate the fibers. - The
positioning element 304 optionally may center or otherwise position theelectrodes FIG. 4A , the positioning element may comprise an impedance-altering element that alters the impedance betweenelectrodes positioning element 304 comprises an inflatable balloon as inFIG. 4A , the balloon may serve as both a centering element for the electrodes 306 and as an impedance-altering electrical insulator for directing an electric field delivered across the electrodes, e.g., for directing the electric field into or across the vessel wall for modulation of target neural fibers. Electrical insulation provided by thepositioning element 304 may reduce the magnitude of applied energy or other parameters of the thermal electric field necessary to achieve desired heating at the target fibers. - Furthermore, the
positioning element 304 optionally may be utilized as a cooling element and/or a heating element. For example, thepositioning element 304 may be inflated with a chilled fluid that serves as a heat sink for removing heat from tissue that contacts the element. Conversely, thepositioning element 304 optionally may be a heating element by inflating it with a warmed fluid that heats tissue in contact with the element. The thermal fluid optionally may be circulated and/or exchanged within thepositioning element 304 to facilitate more efficient conductive and/or convective heat transfer. Thermal fluids also may be used to achieve thermal neuromodulation via thermal cooling or heating mechanisms, as described in greater detail herein below. The positioning element 304 (or any other portion of apparatus 300) additionally or alternatively may comprise one or more sensors for monitoring the process. In one embodiment, thepositioning element 304 has a wall-contacting thermocouple 310 (FIG. 4A ) for monitoring the temperature or other parameters of the target tissue, the non-target tissue, the electrodes, the positioning element and/or any other portion of theapparatus 300. - The electrodes 306 can be individual electrodes (i.e., independent contacts), a segmented electrode with commonly connected contacts, or a single continuous electrode. Furthermore, the electrodes 306 may be configured to provide a bipolar signal, or the electrodes 306 may be used together or individually in conjunction with a separate patient ground pad for monopolar use. As an alternative or in addition to placement of the electrodes 306 along the central shaft of the
catheter 302, as inFIG. 4 , the electrodes 306 may be attached to thepositioning element 304 such that they contact the wall of the renal artery RA. In such a variation, the electrodes may, for example, be affixed to the inside surface, outside surface or at least partially embedded within the wall of the positioning element.FIG. 5 illustrate alternative wall-contacting electrodes. - In use, the
catheter 302 may be delivered to the renal artery RA as shown, or it may be delivered to a renal vein or to any other vessel in proximity to neural tissue contributing to renal function, in a low profile delivery configuration through a guide catheter or other device. Alternatively, catheters may be positioned in multiple vessels for thermal renal neuromodulation, e.g., within both the renal artery and the renal vein. Multi-vessel techniques for pulsed electric field renal neuromodulation have been described previously, for example, in Applicant's co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/451,728, filed Jul. 12, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. - Once positioned within the renal vasculature as desired, the
optional positioning element 304 may be expanded into contact with an interior wall of the vessel. A thermal electric field then may be generated by thefield generator 50, transferred through thecatheter 302 to the electrodes 306, and delivered via the electrodes 306 across the wall of the artery. The electric field thermally modulates the activity along neural fibers that contribute to renal function via heating. In several embodiments, the thermal modulation at least partially denervates the kidney innervated by the neural fibers via heating. This may be achieved, for example, via thermal ablation or via non-ablative damage of the target neural fibers. The electric field also may induce electroporation in the neural fibers. - In the embodiment of
FIG. 4A , thepositioning element 304 illustratively comprises an inflatable balloon, which may preferentially direct the electric field as discussed. In the embodiment ofFIG. 4B , the positioning element comprises an expandable wire basket that substantially centers the electrodes 306 within the vessel without blocking blood flow through the vessel. During delivery of the thermal electric field (or of other thermal energy), the blood may act as a heat sink for conductive and/or convective heat transfer for removing excess thermal energy from the non-target tissue, thereby protecting the non-target tissue. This effect may be enhanced when blood flow is not blocked during energy delivery, as in the embodiment ofFIG. 4B . - Use of the patient's blood as a heat sink is expected to facilitate delivery of longer or higher energy thermal treatments with reduced risk of damage to the non-target tissue, which may enhance the efficacy of the treatment at the target neural fibers. Although the embodiment of
FIG. 4B illustratively comprises a positioning element for centering the electrodes without blocking flow, it should be understood that the positioning element may be eliminated and/or that the electrodes may be attached to the positioning element such that they are not centered in the vessel upon expansion of the centering element. In such embodiments, the patient's blood may still mitigate excess thermal heating or cooling to protect non-target tissues. - In addition or as an alternative to utilizing the patient's blood as a heat sink, a thermal fluid (hot or cold) may be injected into the vessel to remove excess thermal energy and protect the non-target tissues. The thermal fluid may, for example, be injected through the device catheter or through a guide catheter at a location upstream from an energy delivery element or at other locations relative to the tissue for which protection is sought. Furthermore, this method of using an injected thermal fluid to remove excess thermal energy from non-target tissues to protect the non-target tissues from thermal injury during therapeutic treatment of target tissues may be utilized in body lumens other than blood vessels.
- One or more sensors, such as the
thermocouple 310 ofFIG. 4A , may be used to monitor the temperature(s) or other parameter(s) at the electrodes 306, at the wall of the vessel and/or at other desired locations along the apparatus or the patient's anatomy. The thermal neuromodulation may be controlled using the measured parameter(s) as feedback. This feedback may be used, for example, to maintain the parameter(s) below a desired threshold. For example, the parameter(s) may be maintained below a threshold that may cause injury to the non-target tissues. With blood flowing through the vessel, more thermal energy may be carried away, which may allow for longer or higher energy treatments than when blood flow is blocked in the vessel. - As discussed, when utilizing intravascular apparatus to achieve thermal neuromodulation, in addition or as an alternative to central positioning of the electrode(s) within a blood vessel, the electrode(s) optionally may be configured to contact an internal wall of the blood vessel. Wall-contacting electrode(s) may facilitate more efficient transfer of a thermal electric field across the vessel wall to target neural fibers, as compared to centrally-positioned electrode(s). In some embodiments, the wall-contacting electrode(s) may be delivered to the vessel treatment site in a reduced profile configuration, then expanded in vivo to a deployed configuration wherein the electrode(s) contact the vessel wall. In some embodiments, expansion of the electrode(s) is at least partially reversible to facilitate retrieval of the electrode(s) from the patient's vessel.
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FIGS. 5A and 5B depict an illustrative embodiment of intravascular apparatus having electrodes configured to contact the interior wall of a vessel. The apparatus ofFIGS. 5A and 5B is an alternative embodiment of theapparatus 300 ofFIGS. 4A and 4B wherein theproximal electrode 306 a ofFIGS. 4A and 4B has been replaced with wall-contactingelectrode 306 a′. The wall-contacting electrode comprisesproximal attachment 312 a that connects the electrode to the shaft of thecatheter 302 and is electrically coupled to the pulse generator.Extensions 314 a extend fromproximal attachment 312 a and at least partially extend over a surface ofpositioning element 304. Theextensions 314 a optionally may be selectively insulated such that only a selective portion of the extensions, e.g., the distal tips of the extensions, are electrically active. Theelectrode 306 a′ optionally may be fabricated from a slotted tube, such as a stainless steel or shape-memory (e.g., NiTi) slotted tube. Furthermore, all or a portion of the electrode may be gold-plated to improve radiopacity and/or conductivity. - As seen in
FIG. 5A ,catheter 302 may be delivered over a guidewire G to a treatment site within the patient's vessel with theelectrode 306 a′ positioned in a reduced profile configuration.Catheter 302 optionally may be delivered through aguide catheter 303 to facilitate such reduced profile delivery of the wall-contacting electrode. When positioned as desired at a treatment site, the electrode may be expanded into contact with the vessel wall by expanding theoptional positioning element 304, as inFIG. 5B . A thermal monopolar or bipolar electric field then may be delivered across the vessel wall and between theelectrodes 306 a′ and 306 b to induce thermal neuromodulation, as discussed previously. Theoptional positioning element 304 may alter impedance within the blood vessel and more efficiently route the electrical energy across the vessel wall to the target neural fibers. - After delivery of the electric field, the
electrode 306 a′ may be returned to a reduced profile to facilitate removal of theapparatus 300 from the patient. For example, thepositioning element 304 may be collapsed (e.g., deflated), and theelectrode 306 a′ may be contracted by withdrawing thecatheter 302 within theguide catheter 303. Alternatively, the electrode may be fabricated from a shape-memory material biased to the collapsed configuration, such that the electrode self-collapses upon collapse of the positioning element. - Although in
FIGS. 5A and 5B theelectrode 306 a′ is expanded into contact with the vessel wall, it should be understood that the electrode alternatively may be fabricated from a self-expanding material biased such that the electrode self-expands into contact with the vessel wall upon positioning of the electrode distal of theguide catheter 303. A self-expanding embodiment of theelectrode 306 a′ may obviate a need for thepositioning element 304 and/or may facilitate maintenance of blood flow through the blood vessel during delivery of an electric field via the electrode. After delivery of the electric field, the self-expandingelectrode 306 a′ may be returned to a reduced profile to facilitate removal of theapparatus 300 from the patient by withdrawing thecatheter 302 within theguide catheter 303. -
FIGS. 6A and 6B depict another embodiment of the apparatus and methods ofFIGS. 4A and 4B comprising a wall-contacting electrode. As an alternative to theproximal attachment 312 a ofelectrode 306 a′ ofFIGS. 5A and 5B , theelectrode 306 a″ ofFIG. 6 comprisesdistal attachment 316 a for coupling the electrode to the shaft ofcatheter 302 on the distal side of thepositioning element 304. Distal attachment of the electrode allows the electrode to extend over the entirety of thepositioning element 304 and may facilitate contraction of theelectrode 306 a″ after thermal neuromodulation. For example, theelectrode 306 a″ can be contracted by proximally retracting theextensions 312 a relative to thecatheter 302 during or after contraction of thepositioning element 304.FIG. 6A shows theelectrode 306 a″ in the reduced profile configuration, whileFIG. 6B shows the electrode in the expanded, wall-contacting configuration. -
FIGS. 7A and 7B show additional alternative embodiments of the methods and apparatus ofFIGS. 4A and 4B . InFIGS. 7A and 7B , theapparatus 300 comprises both theproximal electrode 306 a′ ofFIGS. 5A and 5B , as well as a wall-contactingdistal electrode 306 b′. The embodiment ofFIG. 7A comprises proximal anddistal positioning elements electrodes 306 a′ and 306 b′, respectively, into contact with the vessel wall. The embodiment ofFIG. 7B comprises only asingle positioning element 304, but the distal wall-contactingelectrode 306 b′ is proximal facing and positioned over the distal portion of thepositioning element 304 to facilitate expansion of thedistal electrode 306 b′. In the embodiment ofFIG. 7B , the extensions of the proximal and distal electrodes optionally may be connected alongnon-conductive connectors 318 to facilitate collapse and retrieval of the electrodes post-treatment. - A bipolar electric field may be delivered between the proximal and distal wall-contacting electrodes, or a monopolar electric field may be delivered between the proximal and/or distal electrode(s) and an external ground. Having both the proximal and distal electrodes in contact with the wall of the vessel may facilitate more efficient energy transfer across the wall during delivery of a thermal electric field, as compared to having one or both of the proximal and distal electrodes centered within the vessel.
- In addition to extravascular and intravascular systems for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation, intra-to-extravascular systems may be provided. The intra-to-extravascular systems may, for example, have electrode(s) that are delivered to an intravascular position, and then at least partially passed through/across the vessel wall to an extravascular position prior to delivery of a thermal electric field. Intra-to-extravascular positioning of the electrode(s) may place the electrode(s) in closer proximity to target neural fibers for delivery of a thermal electric field, as compared to fully intravascular positioning of the electrode(s). Applicants have previously described intra-to-extravascular pulsed electric field systems, for example, in co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/324,188, filed Dec. 29, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
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FIG. 8 , one embodiment of an intra-to-extravascular (“ITEV”) system for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation is described.ITEV system 320 comprises acatheter 322 having (a) a plurality of proximal electrode lumens terminating atproximal side ports 324, (b) a plurality of distal electrode lumens terminating atdistal side ports 326, and (c) aguidewire lumen 323. Thecatheter 322 preferably comprises an equal number of proximal and distal electrode lumens and side ports. Thesystem 320 also includesproximal needle electrodes 328 that may be advanced through the proximal electrode lumens and theproximal side ports 324, as well asdistal needle electrodes 329 that may be advanced through the distal electrode lumens and thedistal side ports 326. -
Catheter 322 comprises an optionalexpandable positioning element 330, which may comprise an inflatable balloon or an expandable basket or cage. In use, thepositioning element 330 may be expanded prior to deployment of theneedle electrodes catheter 322 within the patient's vessel (e.g., within renal artery RA). Centering thecatheter 322 is expected to facilitate delivery of all needle electrodes to desired depths within/external to the patient's vessel (e.g., to deliver all of the needle electrodes approximately to the same depth). InFIG. 8 , the illustratedpositioning element 330 is positioned between theproximal side ports 324 and thedistal side ports 326, i.e., between the delivery positions of the proximal and distal electrodes. However, it should be understood that thepositioning element 330 additionally or alternatively may be positioned at a different location or at multiple locations along the length of the catheter 322 (e.g., at a location proximal of theside ports 324 and/or at a location distal of the side ports 326). - As illustrated in
FIG. 8 , thecatheter 322 may be advanced to a treatment site within the patient's vasculature (e.g., to a treatment site within the patient's renal artery RA) over a guidewire (not shown) via thelumen 323. During intravascular delivery, theelectrodes electrodes side ports - The
proximal electrodes 328 can be connected toelectric field generator 50 as active electrodes, and thedistal electrodes 329 can serve as return electrodes. In this manner, the proximal and distal electrodes form bipolar electrode pairs that align the thermal electric field with a longitudinal axis or direction of the patient's vasculature. As will be apparent, thedistal electrodes 329 alternatively may comprise the active electrodes and theproximal electrodes 328 may comprise the return electrodes. Furthermore, the proximal and/or the distal electrodes may comprise both active and return electrodes. Furtherstill, the proximal and/or the distal electrodes may be utilized in combination with an external ground for delivery of a monopolar thermal electric field. Any combination of active and distal electrodes may be utilized, as desired. - When the
electrodes generator 50 and positioned extravascularly, and with thepositioning element 330 optionally expanded, delivery of the thermal electric field may proceed to achieve desired renal neuromodulation via heating. The electric field also may induce electroporation. After achievement of the thermally-induced renal neuromodulation, the electrodes may be retracted within the proximal and distal lumens, and thepositioning element 330 may be collapsed for retrieval.ITEV system 320 then may be removed from the patient to complete the procedure. Additionally or alternatively, the system may be repositioned to provide therapy at another treatment site, such as to provide bilateral renal neuromodulation. - As discussed previously, cooling elements, such as convective cooling elements, may be utilized to protect non-target tissues like smooth muscle cells from thermal damage during thermally-induced renal neuromodulation via heat generation. Non-target tissues additionally or alternatively may be protected by focusing the thermal energy on the target neural fibers such that an intensity of the thermal energy is insufficient to induce thermal damage in non-target tissues distant from the target neural fibers.
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FIGS. 3-8 illustratively show bipolar apparatus, it should be understood that monopolar apparatus alternatively may be utilized. For example, an active monopolar electrode may be positioned intravascularly, extravascularly or intra-to-extravascularly in proximity to target neural fibers that contribute to renal function. A return electrode ground pad may be attached to the exterior of the patient. Finally, a thermal electric field may be delivered between the in vivo monopolar electrode and the ex vivo ground pad to effectuate desired thermally-induced renal neuromodulation. Monopolar apparatus additionally may be utilized for bilateral renal neuromodulation. - The embodiments of
FIGS. 3-8 illustratively describe methods and apparatus for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation via delivery of thermal electric fields that modulate the target neural fibers. However, it should be understood that alternative methods and apparatus for thermally-induced (via both heating and cooling) renal neuromodulation may be provided. For example, electric fields may be used to cool and modulate the neural fibers, e.g., via thermoelectric or Peltier elements. Thermally-induced renal neuromodulation optionally may be achieved via direct application of thermal energy to the target neural fibers. Such direct thermal energy may be generated and/or transferred in a variety of ways, such as via resistive heating, via delivery of a heated or chilled fluid (seeFIGS. 9 and 11 ), via a Peltier element (seeFIG. 10 ), etc. Thermally-induced renal neuromodulation additionally or alternatively may be achieved via application of high-intensity focused ultrasound to the target neural fibers (seeFIG. 12 ). Additional and alternative methods and apparatus for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be used in accordance with the present invention. - With reference now to
FIG. 9 , an alternative embodiment of the apparatus and methods ofFIG. 8 is described that is configured for thermally-induced neuromodulation via direct application of thermal energy. In the embodiment ofFIG. 9 , theelectrodes FIG. 8 have been replaced withinfusion needles 328′ and 329′, respectively. A thermal, fluid F may be delivered through the needles to the target neural fibers. The thermal fluid may be heated in order to raise the temperature of the target neural fibers above a desired threshold. For example, the temperature of the neural fibers can be raised above a body temperature of about 37° C., or above a temperature of about 45° C. Alternatively, the thermal fluid may be chilled to reduce the temperature of the target neural fibers below a desired threshold. For example, the neural fibers can be cooled to below the body temperature of about 37° C., or further cooled below about 20° C., or still further cooled below a freezing temperature of about 0° C. As will be apparent, in addition to intra-to-extravascular delivery of a thermal fluid, the thermal fluid may be delivered intravascularly (e.g., may inflate and/or be circulated through a balloon member), extravascularly (e.g., may be circulated through a vascular cuff) or a combination thereof. - In addition or as alternative to injection of a thermal fluid to the target neural fibers through infusion needles 328′ and 329′, an alternative neuromodulatory agent, such as a drug or medicament, may be injected to modulate, necrose or otherwise block or reduce transmission along the target neural fibers. Examples of alternative neuromodulatory agents include, but are not limited to, phenol and neurotoxins, such as botulinum toxin. Additional neuromodulatory agents, per se known, will be apparent to those of skill in the art.
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FIG. 10 shows another method and apparatus for thermal renal neuromodulation via direct application of thermal energy to the target neural fibers. Theapparatus 340 comprisesrenal artery cuff 342 having one or more integrated thermoelectric elements that are electrically coupled to an internal orexternal power supply 344. The thermoelectric element utilizes the well-known Peltier effect (i.e., the establishment of a thermal gradient induced by an electric voltage) to achieve thermal renal neuromodulation. - An electric current is passed from the power supply to the thermoelectric element, which comprises two different metals (e.g., a p-type and an n-type semiconductor) that are connected to each other at two junctions. The current induces a thermal gradient between the two junctions, such that one junction cools while the other is heated. Reversal of the polarity of the voltage applied across the two junctions reverses the direction of the thermal gradient.
- Either the hot side or the cold side of the thermoelectric element faces radially inward in order to heat or cool, respectively, the target neural fibers that travel along the renal artery to achieve thermal renal neuromodulation. Optionally, the radially outward surface of the thermoelectric element may be insulated to reduce a risk of thermal damage to the non-target tissues. The
cuff 342 may comprise one or more temperature sensors, such as thermocouples, for monitoring the temperature of the target neural fibers and/or of the non-target tissues. -
FIG. 11 shows another method and apparatus utilizing the Peltier effect. Theapparatus 350 comprises an implanted orexternal pump 352 connected to arenal artery cuff 354 viainlet fluid conduit 356 a andoutlet fluid conduit 356 b. The inlet fluid conduit transfers fluid from the pump to the cuff, while the outlet fluid conduit transfers fluid from the cuff to the pump to circulate fluid through the cuff. A reservoir of fluid may be located in the cuff, the pump and/or in the fluid conduits. - The
pump 352 further comprises one or more thermoelectric or other thermal elements in heat exchange contact with the fluid reservoir for cooling or heating the fluid that is transferred to the cuff to thermally modulate the target neural fibers. Theapparatus 350 optionally may have controls for automatic or manual control of fluid heating or cooling, as well as fluid circulation within the cuff. Furthermore, the apparatus may comprise temperature and/or renal sympathetic neural activity monitoring or feedback control. Although the apparatus illustratively is shown unilaterally treating neural fibers innervating a single kidney, it should be understood that bilateral treatment of neural fibers innervating both kidneys alternatively may be provided. - Thermal renal neuromodulation alternatively may be achieved via high-intensity focused ultrasound, either pulsed or continuous. High intensity focused ultrasound also may induce reversible or irreversible electroporation in the target neural fibers. Furthermore, the ultrasound may be delivered over a full 360° (e.g. when delivered intravascularly) or over a radial segment of less than 360° (e.g., when delivered intravascularly, extravascularly, intra-to-extravascularly, or a combination thereof). In
FIG. 12 , theapparatus 360 comprises acatheter 362 havingultrasound transducers 364 positioned along the shaft of the catheter within aninflatable balloon 366. The ultrasound transducers are coupled to an ultrasound signal generator viaconductors 365. The balloon comprises an acousticallyreflective portion 368 of a surface of the balloon for reflecting an ultrasound wave, as well as an acousticallytransmissive portion 369 of the surface for passage of the wave through the balloon. In this manner, the wave may be focused as shown at a focal point or radius P positioned a desired focal distance from the catheter shaft. In an alternative embodiment, the transducers may be attached directly to the balloon. - The focal distance may be specified or dynamically variable such that, when positioned within a blood vessel, the ultrasonic wave is focused at a desired depth on target neural fibers outside of the vessel. For example, a family of catheter sizes may be provided to allow for a range of specified focal distances. A dynamically variable focal distance may be achieved, for example, via calibrated expansion of the balloon.
- Focusing the ultrasound wave may produce a reverse thermal gradient that protects the non-target tissues and selectively affect the target neural fibers to achieve thermal renal neuromodulation via heating. As a result, the temperature at the vessel wall may be less than the temperature at the target tissue.
FIG. 12A shows theapparatus 360 in a reduced delivery and retrieval configuration, whileFIG. 12B shows the apparatus in an expanded deployed configuration.FIG. 13 shows an alternative embodiment of theapparatus 360 wherein theultrasound transducers 364′ are concave, such that the ultrasound signal is self-focusing without need of the reflective portion of the balloon 366 (e.g., the balloon may be acoustically transmissive at all points). - The apparatus described above with respect to
FIGS. 3-13 optionally may be used to quantify the efficacy, extent or cell selectivity of thermally-induced renal neuromodulation in order to monitor and/or control the neuromodulation. As discussed previously, the apparatus may further comprise one or more sensors, such as thermocouples or imaging transducers, for measuring and monitoring one or more parameters of the apparatus, of the target neural fibers and/or of the non-target tissues. For example, a temperature rise or drop above or below certain thresholds is expected to thermally ablate, non-ablatively injure, freeze or otherwise damage the target neural fibers, thereby modulating the target neural fibers. -
FIGS. 14A and 14B classify the various types of thermal neuromodulation that may be achieved with the apparatus and methods of the present invention.FIGS. 14A and 14B are provided only for the sake of illustration and should in no way be construed as limiting.FIG. 14A classifies thermal neuromodulation due to heat exposure. As shown, exposure to heat in excess of a body temperature of about 37° C., but below a temperature of about 45° C., may induce thermal injury via moderate heating of the target neural fibers or of vascular structures that perfuse the target fibers. For example, this may induce non-ablative thermal injury in the fibers or structures. Exposure to heat above a temperature of about 45° C., or above about 60° C., may induce thermal injury via substantial heating of the fibers or structures. For example, such higher temperatures may thermally ablate the target neural fibers or the vascular structures. Regardless of the type of heat exposure utilized to induce the thermal neuromodulation, a reduction in renal sympathetic nerve activity (“RSNA”) is expected. - As seen in
FIG. 14B , thermal cooling for neuromodulation includes non-freezing thermal slowing of nerve conduction and/or nerve injury, as well as freezing thermal nerve injury. Non-freezing thermal cooling may include reducing the temperature of the target neural fibers or of the vascular structures that feed the fibers to temperatures below the body temperature of about 37° C., or below about 20° C., but above the freezing temperature of about 0° C. This non-freezing thermal cooling may either slow nerve conduction or may cause direct neural injury. Slowed nerve conduction may imply continuous or intermittent cooling of the target neural fibers to sustain the desired thermal neuromodulation, while direct neural injury may require only a discrete treatment to achieve sustained thermal neuromodulation. Thermal cooling for neuromodulation also may include freezing thermal nerve injury, e.g., reducing the temperature of the target neural fibers or of the vascular structures that feed the fibers to temperatures below the freezing point of about 0° C. Regardless of the type of cold exposure utilized to induce the thermal neuromodulation (freezing or non-freezing), a reduction in renal sympathetic nerve activity (“RSNA”) is expected. - It is expected that thermally-induced renal neuromodulation, whether delivered extravascularly, intravascularly, intra-to-extravascularly or a combination thereof, may alleviate clinical symptoms of CHF, hypertension, renal disease, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, contrast nephropathy and/or other cardio-renal diseases for a period of months, potentially up to six months or more. This time period may be sufficient to allow the body to heal; for example, this period may reduce the risk of CHF onset after an acute myocardial infarction, thereby alleviating a need for subsequent re-treatment. Alternatively, as symptoms reoccur, or at regularly scheduled intervals, the patient may receive repeat therapy.
- Although preferred illustrative variations of the present invention are described above, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made thereto without departing from the invention. It is intended in the appended claims to cover all such changes and modifications that fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
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31. An apparatus for inhibiting renal nerve activity via an intra-to-extravascular approach, the apparatus comprising:
an intravascular catheter comprising a shaft and a distal section configured for placement within a renal blood vessel proximate to renal nerves; and
a thermal element coupled to the distal section of the shaft,
wherein the thermal element is configured for intravascular delivery and extravascular placement adjacent to renal nerves via an intra-to-extravascular approach, and
wherein the thermal element is configured to thermally inhibit neural signaling along the renal nerves.
32. The apparatus of claim 31 wherein the thermal element comprises a needle.
33. The apparatus of claim 32 wherein the needle is configured to extend from the distal section of the catheter across the wall of the renal blood vessel and into the extravascular space of the renal blood vessel.
34. The apparatus of claim 33 further comprising an electric field generator and wherein the needle comprises an electrode operatively connected to the electric field generator.
35. The apparatus of claim 34 wherein the electric field generator is configured to deliver a thermal electric field to the renal nerves via the electrode when the electrode is positioned in the extravascular space of the renal blood vessel.
36. The apparatus of claim 35 wherein the thermal electric field delivered by the electric field generator is configured to resistively heat the renal nerves.
37. The apparatus of claim 35 wherein the thermal electric field delivered by the electric field generator is configured to thermally ablate the renal nerves.
38. The apparatus of claim 35 , further comprising a temperature sensor and wherein data from the temperature sensor controls delivery of the thermal electric field by the electric field generator.
39. The apparatus of claim 34 wherein the electrode comprises a monopolar electrode and the electric field generator is configured to deliver a monopolar electric field via the monopolar electrode to an ex vivo ground pad.
40. The apparatus of claim 34 wherein the electrode comprises an insulated portion and an uninsulated portion and wherein the uninsulated portion of the electrode is configured to be positioned within the extravascular space of the renal blood vessel.
41. The apparatus of claim 33 wherein the needle comprises an infusion needle configured to deliver a thermal fluid to the renal nerves.
42. The apparatus of claim 33 wherein the distal section of the catheter comprises a lumen and a side port for delivery and extension of the needle across the wall of the renal blood vessel.
43. The apparatus of claim 42 wherein the thermal element comprises a proximal needle and a distal needle and the distal section of the catheter comprises a proximal lumen and side port for intra-to-extravascular delivery and placement of the proximal needle and a distal lumen and side port for intra-to-extravascular delivery and placement of the distal needle.
44. The apparatus of claim 33 , further comprising a sensor coupled to the needle.
45. The apparatus of claim 33 wherein the distal section of the catheter comprises an expandable positioning element configured to center the catheter within the renal blood vessel and facilitate delivery of the needle into the extravascular space of the renal blood vessel.
46. The apparatus of claim 45 wherein the expandable positioning element comprises an inflatable balloon or an expandable basket or cage.
47. The apparatus of claim 31 further comprising a cooling element configured to protect the inside of the renal blood vessel from thermal damage.
48. The apparatus of claim 31 wherein the thermal element comprises a Peltier element.
49. An apparatus for reducing renal nerve activity via an intra-to-extravascular approach, the apparatus comprising:
an intravascular catheter comprising a shaft and a distal section configured for placement within a renal blood vessel proximate to renal nerves; and
an infusion needle extending from the distal section of the shaft,
wherein the infusion needle is configured for intravascular delivery and extravascular placement adjacent to renal nerves via an intra-to-extravascular approach, and
wherein the infusion needle is configured to inhibit neural signaling along the renal nerves.
50. The apparatus of claim 49 wherein the infusion needle is configured to deliver a thermal fluid to the renal nerves.
51. The apparatus of claim 49 wherein the infusion needle is configured to deliver a neuromodulatory agent to the renal nerves.
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