US20150039045A1 - Method and system for applying stimulation in treating sleep disordered breathing - Google Patents

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US20150039045A1 US14/238,359 US201214238359A US2015039045A1 US 20150039045 A1 US20150039045 A1 US 20150039045A1 US 201214238359 A US201214238359 A US 201214238359A US 2015039045 A1 US2015039045 A1 US 2015039045A1
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  • one form of treatment includes stimulating one or more nerves that affect upper airway dilation.
  • the stimulation is applied continuously or synchronized to the respiratory cycle.
  • continuous stimulation may not desirable because of any potential long-term effects of over-stimulating the nerve.
  • FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram of an at least partially implantable stimulation system relative to a patient, according to an example of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1B is a block diagram schematically illustrating a pulse generator, according to one example of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1C is flow diagram schematically illustrating a method of treating an upper airway flow limitation, according to one example of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating respiratory cycles in one example breathing pattern, according to one example of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically illustrating a first respiratory cycle exhibiting a flow limitation that occurs predominantly during an inspiratory phase and schematically illustrating a second respiratory cycle exhibiting mitigation of the flow limitation in response to a nerve stimulation protocol, according to one example of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating a first respiratory cycle exhibiting a flow limitation that occurs predominantly during an expiratory phase and schematically illustrating a second respiratory cycle exhibiting mitigation of the flow limitation in response to a nerve stimulation protocol, according to one example of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5A is a diagram schematically illustrating a first respiratory cycle exhibiting a mixed flow limitation that overlaps a portion of an inspiratory phase and a portion of an expiratory phase and schematically illustrating a second respiratory cycle exhibiting mitigation of the flow limitation in response to one example nerve stimulation protocol, according to one example of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5B is a diagram schematically illustrating portions of a generally continuous stimulation period relative to portions of the respective inspiratory and expiratory phases of a respiratory cycle, according to one example of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically illustrating a first respiratory cycle exhibiting a mixed flow limitation that overlaps a portion of an inspiratory phase and a portion of an expiratory phase and schematically illustrating a second respiratory cycle exhibiting mitigation of the flow limitation in response to one example nerve stimulation protocol, according to one example of the present disclosure.
  • FIGS. 7A-7B are a pair of diagrams with each diagram schematically illustrating a series of respiratory cycles during which one example nerve stimulation protocol is applied, according to one example of the present disclosure.
  • FIGS. 8-13 are a series of diagrams with each diagram schematically illustrating a respiratory cycle during which one example nerve stimulation protocols is applied, according to one example of the present disclosure.
  • At least some examples of the present disclosure are directed to methods of treating obstructive sleep apnea via applying stimulation in intervals or periods during targeted portions of the respiratory cycle. By doing so, upper airway patency is maintained and/or increased while preventing collapse of the upper airway. At the same time, by using targeted stimulation, one can limit the overall volume of stimulation applied to a given nerve or set of nerves.
  • FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram of an at least partially implantable stimulation system, according to an example of the present disclosure.
  • an implantable pulse generator (IPG) 35 capable of being surgically positioned within a pectoral region of a patient 20 , and a stimulation lead 32 electrically coupled with the IPG 35 via a connector (not shown) positioned within a connection port of the IPG 35 .
  • the lead 32 includes a stimulation electrode portion 45 and extends from the IPG 35 so that the stimulation electrode portion 45 is positioned in contact with a desired nerve, such as the hypoglossal nerve 33 of the patient 10 , to enable stimulation of the nerve 33 , as described below in detail.
  • the lead 32 further includes at least one sensor portion 40 (electrically coupled to the IPG 35 and extending from the IPG 35 ) positioned in the patient 10 for sensing respiratory effort, such as respiratory pressure.
  • the sensor portion 40 detects respiratory effort including respiratory patterns (e.g., inspiration, expiration, respiratory pause, etc.) in order to trigger activation of an electrode portion to stimulate a target nerve.
  • respiratory patterns e.g., inspiration, expiration, respiratory pause, etc.
  • the IPG 35 receives sensor waveforms from the respiratory sensor portion 40 , thereby enabling the IPG 35 to deliver electrical stimulation synchronously with inspiration (or synchronized relative to another aspect of the respiratory cycle) according to a therapeutic treatment regimen in accordance with examples of the present disclosure.
  • the respiratory sensor portion 40 is powered by the IPG 35 and the IPG 35 also contains internal circuitry to accept and process the impedance signal from the stimulation lead 32 .
  • the sensor portion 60 is a pressure sensor.
  • the pressure sensor in this embodiment detects pressure in the thorax of the patient.
  • the sensed pressure could be a combination of thoracic pressure and cardiac pressure (e.g., blood flow).
  • the controller is configured to analyze this pressure sensing information to detect the respiratory patterns of the patient.
  • the respiratory sensor portion 40 comprises a bio-impedance sensor or pair of bio-impedance sensors and can be located in regions other than the pectoral region.
  • an impedance sensor is configured to sense a bio-impedance signal or pattern whereby the control unit evaluates respiratory patterns within the bio-impedance signal.
  • electric current will be injected through an electrode portion within the body and an electrically conductive portion of a case of the IPG 35 ( FIG. 3A ) with the voltage being sensed between two spaced apart stimulation electrode portions (or also between one of the stimulation electrode portions and the electrically conductive portion of the case of IPG 35 ) to compute the impedance.
  • system 10 also comprises additional sensors to further obtain physiologic data associated with respiratory functions.
  • system 10 may include various sensors (e.g., sensors 47 , 48 , 49 in FIG. 1 ) distributed about the chest area for measuring a trans-thoracic bio-impedance signal, an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal, or other respiratory-associated signals.
  • sensors 47 , 48 , 49 in FIG. 1 may include various sensors (e.g., sensors 47 , 48 , 49 in FIG. 1 ) distributed about the chest area for measuring a trans-thoracic bio-impedance signal, an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal, or other respiratory-associated signals.
  • ECG electrocardiogram
  • the sensing and stimulation system for treating obstructive sleep apnea is a totally implantable system which provides therapeutic solutions for patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.
  • one or more components of the system are not implanted in a body of the patient.
  • a few non-limiting examples of such non-implanted components include external sensors (respiration, impedance, etc.), an external processing unit, or an external power source.
  • the implanted portion(s) of the system provides a communication pathway to enable transmission of data and/or controls signals both to and from the implanted portions of the system relative to the external portions of the system.
  • the communication pathway includes a radiofrequency (RF) telemetry link or other wireless communication protocols.
  • RF radiofrequency
  • the system is designed to stimulate the hypoglossal nerve during some portion of the repeating respiratory cycle to thereby prevent obstructions or occlusions in the upper airway during sleep.
  • the implantable system comprises an implantable pulse generator (IPG), a peripheral nerve cuff stimulation lead, and a pressure sensing lead.
  • IPG implantable pulse generator
  • FIG. 1B is a block diagram schematically illustrating an implantable pulse generator (IPG) 60 , according to one example of the present disclosure.
  • IPG 60 generally includes at least substantially the same features and attributes as IPG 35 of FIG. 1A .
  • implantable pulse generator 60 includes controller 62 , memory 64 , sensing module 66 , stimulation module 68 , patient management module 70 , and a therapy manager 72 .
  • the sensing module 66 receives and tracks signals from various physiologic sensors (such as a pressure sensor, blood oxygenation sensor, acoustic sensor, electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, or impedance sensor) in order to determine a respiratory state of a patient, whether or not the patient is asleep or awake, and other respiratory-associated indicators, etc.
  • various physiologic sensors such as a pressure sensor, blood oxygenation sensor, acoustic sensor, electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, or impedance sensor
  • ECG electrocardiogram
  • sensing module 90 receives signals from sensor portion 40 and/or sensors 47 , 48 , 49 in FIG. 1A .
  • a controller 62 of IPG 60 comprises one or more processing units and associated memories configured to generate control signals directing the operation of IPG 60 and system 10 ( FIG. 1A ).
  • controller 62 in response to or based upon commands received via an input and/or machine readable instructions (including software) contained in the memory 64 associated with the controller 62 in response to physiologic data gathered via the sensors, controller 62 generates control signals directing operation of pulse generator 60 to selectively control stimulation of a target nerve, such as the hypoglossal nerve, to restore airway patency and thereby reduce or eliminate apnea events.
  • controller 62 is embodied in a general purpose computer.
  • processor shall mean a presently developed or future developed processor (or processing resources) that executes sequences of machine readable instructions (such as but not limited to software) contained in a memory. Execution of the sequences of machine readable instructions causes the processor to perform actions, such as operating IPG 60 to provide apply stimulation to a nerve in the manner described in the examples of the present disclosure.
  • the machine readable instructions may be loaded in a random access memory (RAM) for execution by the processor from their stored location in a read only memory (ROM), a mass storage device, or some other persistent storage or non-volatile form of memory, as represented by memory 64 .
  • memory 64 comprises a computer readable medium providing non-transitory or non-volatile storage of the machine readable instructions executable by a process of controller 62 .
  • hard wired circuitry may be used in place of or in combination with machine readable instructions (including software) to implement the functions described.
  • controller 62 may be embodied as part of at least one application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • the controller 62 is not limited to any specific combination of hardware circuitry and machine readable instructions (including software), nor limited to any particular source for the machine readable instructions executed by the controller 62 .
  • the therapy manager 72 acts to synthesize respiratory information, to determine suitable stimulation parameters based on that respiratory information, and to direct electrical stimulation to the target nerve.
  • therapy manager 72 includes a stimulation protocol determination module 74 .
  • the stimulation protocol determination module 74 includes an input function 76 and a selector function 78 .
  • the input function receives an indication of an upper airway flow limitation that is sensed via respiratory effort information.
  • input function 76 includes a flow limitation parameter 80 and a respiratory effort parameter 82 .
  • the flow limitation parameter 80 detects and tracks when a flow limitation is present in the upper airway of a patient. In one aspect, the flow limitation parameter 80 tracks the degree and/or duration of flow limitation. Various examples of recognizing a flow limitation are further described below in association with at least FIGS. 3-13 .
  • the respiratory effort parameter 82 detects and tracks respiratory effort information obtained via sensing respiratory information such as, but not limited to, the respiratory sensing methods previously described above in association with FIGS. 1A-1B .
  • This respiratory effort information corresponds to air flow and enables constructing or determining a degree and/or duration of a flow limitation in the upper airway of a patient.
  • the therapy manager 72 also includes a selector function 78 , which in general terms, enables the IPG 60 to select an appropriate stimulation protocol that is responsive to a particular type of upper airway flow limitation.
  • the selector function 78 includes a respiratory phase parameter 84 and a protocol array parameter 86 .
  • the respiratory phase parameter 84 determines which respiratory phase or phases, or portions of the respective phases, in which stimulation should be applied. In one aspect, these determinations are made based on the ongoing sensing of respiratory effort, with the sensed information being received by input function 76 .
  • the protocol array parameter 86 provides an array of stimulation protocols suitable for delivering to a nerve of a patient, depending upon the type, degree, and/or duration of a flow limitation.
  • the protocol array parameter 86 does so in cooperation with respiratory phase parameter 84 and input function 76 .
  • treating disordered breathing via the therapy manager 72 and in particular, treating upper airway flow limitations (i.e. obstructions) via the functions, components, parameters, and/or features of protocol determination module 74 of therapy manager 72 are further described and illustrated below in association with FIGS. 3-13 .
  • the stimulation module 68 of IPG 60 is configured to generate and apply a neuro-stimulation signal via electrode(s) (such as stimulation electrode(s) 45 in FIG. 1A ) according to a treatment regimen programmed by a physician and/or in cooperation with therapy manager 72 , such as via protocol determination module 74 .
  • the patient management module 70 is configured to facilitate communication to and from the IPG 60 in a manner familiar to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the patient management module 70 is configured to report activities of the IPG 70 (including sensed physiologic data, stimulation history, number of apneas detected, etc.) and is configured to receive initial or further programming of the IPG 60 from an external source, such as a patient programmer, clinician programmer, etc.
  • activities of the IPG 70 including sensed physiologic data, stimulation history, number of apneas detected, etc.
  • an external source such as a patient programmer, clinician programmer, etc.
  • the method 100 includes identifying a pattern of flow limitation during the respiratory cycle.
  • method 100 identifies the circumstances in which a flow limitation primarily occurs.
  • method 100 distinguishes between a flow limitation occurring: (1) predominantly during inspiration (at 104 ); (2) predominantly during expiration (at 106 ); or (3) during both a portion of inspiration and a portion of expiration which acts as a mixed flow limitation (at 108 ).
  • a flow limitation corresponds to a narrowing of the upper airway of the type typically associated with obstructive sleep apnea or other disordered breathing patterns, as familiar to those skilled in the art.
  • the stimulation is applied during some portion of inspiration and some portion of expiration (at 114 ).
  • the stimulation when the flow limitation overlaps the transition between the end of inspiration and the beginning of expiration, the stimulation will be applied to overlap the transition between the end of inspiration and the beginning of expiration.
  • the stimulation is applied to cover an entire respiratory cycle, including an entire inspiratory phase and an entire expiratory phase.
  • the method 100 uses as a reference point a normal breathing pattern 150 , as shown in FIG. 2 .
  • the normal breathing pattern 150 is a representative example provided for illustrative purposes and is not intended to strictly define a breathing pattern that is universally normal for all patients.
  • the method 100 uses the particular breathing pattern of a specific patient (to which the method is applied) as the reference point to evaluate the presence or absence of a flow limitation in breathing.
  • a respiratory cycle 160 includes an inspiratory phase 162 and an expiratory phase 170 .
  • the inspiratory phase 162 includes an initial portion 164 , intermediate portion 165 , and end portion 166 while expiratory phase 170 includes an initial portion 174 , intermediate portion 175 , end portion 176 , and an expiratory peak 177 .
  • a first transition 180 occurs at a junction between the end inspiratory portion 166 and the initial expiratory portion 174 while a second transition 182 occurs at a junction between the end expiratory portion 176 and the initial inspiratory portion 164 .
  • the various stimulation protocols described and illustrated in association with FIGS. 3-13 are implemented via system 10 ( FIG. 1A ) and/or IPG 60 ( FIG. 1B ) including at least therapy manager 72 and/or protocol determination module 74 .
  • the various stimulation protocols described and illustrated in association with FIGS. 3-13 are implemented via other component, modules, and systems.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram 200 illustrating a disordered breathing pattern 203 A and treated breathing pattern 203 B (separated by dashed line 203 C), according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • disordered breathing pattern 203 A reflects the presence of a flow limitation in the upper airway that occurs predominantly during the inspiratory phase of a respiratory cycle.
  • the inspiratory phase 202 A includes an initial portion 204 A, an intermediate portion 205 A, and an end portion 206 A while the expiratory phase 210 A includes an initial portion 214 A, intermediate portion 215 A, peak 217 A, and end portion 216 A.
  • intermediate portion 205 A of inspiratory phase 202 A forms a generally flat or horizontal shape corresponding to a substantially truncated amplitude (as compared to a normal breathing pattern, such as FIG. 2 ) and that reflects the occurrence of a flow limitation (symbolically represented by arrow 201 ) in the upper airway during inspiration.
  • a flow limitation symbolically represented by arrow 201
  • breathing is restored as represented by treated breathing pattern 202 B in which intermediate portion 205 B of inspiratory phase 202 B resumes a generally parabolic shape corresponding to a generally normal amplitude and that represents amelioration of the flow limitation.
  • the stimulation is represented by bar 221 , which extends from a first end 222 to a second end 224 , with the stimulation substantially coinciding with the entire duration of the inspiratory phase 202 B. As shown in FIG. 3 , the stimulation 221 terminates prior to the expiratory phase 210 B. However, as will be explained in more detail below, in other embodiments, the applied stimulation does not extend the entire duration of inspiratory phase 202 B but is applied to select portions of the inspiratory phase 202 B.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram 250 illustrating a disordered breathing pattern 253 A and treated breathing pattern 253 B, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • disordered breathing pattern 253 A reflects the presence of a flow limitation in the upper airway that occurs predominantly during the expiratory phase of a respiratory cycle.
  • the inspiratory phase 252 A includes an initial portion 254 A, an intermediate portion 255 A, and an end portion 256 A, with the inspiratory phase 252 A exhibiting a generally normal breathing pattern 150 ( FIG. 2 ).
  • the expiratory phase 262 A includes an initial portion 264 A, intermediate portion 265 A, peak 267 A, and end portion 266 A.
  • expiratory phase 262 A has a relatively shallow peak 267 A corresponding to an amplitude or peak pressure that is substantially smaller than a peak 177 of an expiratory phase 170 in a normal breathing pattern 150 ( FIG. 2 ).
  • the pattern of expiratory phase 262 A which corresponds to a generally shallow expiration, reflects the occurrence of a flow limitation (symbolically represented by arrow 251 ) in the upper airway during expiration.
  • the intermediate portion 265 A in the expiratory phase 262 A has a relatively gradual upward slope instead of the generally steep upward slope present in the intermediate portion 175 in the normal expiratory phase 170 (of a normal breathing pattern 150 in FIG. 2 ).
  • the expiratory phase 262 B becomes corrected such that peak 267 B resumes its full amplitude and intermediate portion 265 B of expiratory phase 262 B is restored to a generally steep upward slope, both of which represents amelioration of the flow limitation.
  • the stimulation ( 270 ) is represented by bar 271 (which extends from a first end 272 to a second end 274 ) and substantially coincides with the entire duration of the expiratory phase 262 B.
  • the applied stimulation extends only part of the duration of expiratory phase 262 B.
  • application of the stimulus occurs at an inspiratory phase ( FIG. 3 ) or at an expiratory phase ( FIG. 4 ), respectively, of every respiratory cycle.
  • application of the stimulus is applied selectively to just some respiratory cycles, as needed, in association with an auto-titration method.
  • auto-titration methods include A METHOD OF TREATING SLEEP APNEA as described and illustrated in PCT Publication WO/2010/059839, published on May 27, 2010.
  • FIG. 5A is a diagram 280 illustrating a disordered breathing pattern 283 A and treated breathing pattern 283 B, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • disordered breathing pattern 283 A represents a flow limitation in the upper airway that occurs during both a portion of an inspiratory phase 282 and a portion of the expiratory phase 292 of a respiratory cycle.
  • the inspiratory phase 282 A includes an initial portion 284 A, an intermediate portion 285 A, and an end portion 286 A while the expiratory phase 292 A includes an initial portion 294 A, intermediate portion 295 A, peak 297 A, and end portion 296 A.
  • FIG. 5A illustrates that in disordered breathing pattern 283 A, intermediate portion 285 A of inspiratory phase 282 A forms a generally flat or horizontal shape corresponding to a substantially truncated amplitude (as compared to the inspiratory phase 162 of a normal breathing pattern 150 , such as FIG. 2 ), with this generally flat shape reflecting the occurrence of a flow limitation (symbolically represented by arrow 281 A) in the upper airway during inspiration.
  • a flow limitation symbolically represented by arrow 281 A
  • disordered breathing pattern 283 A also includes an expiratory phase 292 A having a peak 297 A corresponding to an amplitude or peak pressure that is substantially smaller than a peak 177 of an expiratory phase 170 in a normal breathing pattern 150 ( FIG. 2 ).
  • This pattern 283 A which corresponds to generally shallow expiration, results from a flow limitation (symbolically represented by arrow 281 B) in the upper airway during expiration.
  • the peak 297 A is so shallow, the intermediate portion 295 A has a relatively gradual upward slope instead of the generally steep upward slope present in the intermediate portion 175 in the normal expiratory phase 170 (of a normal breathing pattern 150 in FIG. 2 ).
  • the indicated upper airway flow limitation predominantly coincides with both of a first portion of the inspiratory phase and a first portion of the expiratory phase. In another aspect, this indicated flow limitation does not predominantly coincide with a second portion of inspiratory phase and with a second portion of the expiratory phase.
  • blended stimulation symbolically represented by bar 300
  • bar 300 a latter segment 285 C of intermediate portion 285 B (and end portion 286 B) resumes a more parabolic shape better resembling a baseline inspiratory phase prior to the flow limitation and that corresponds to amelioration of the “inspiratory” flow limitation.
  • the treated breathing pattern 283 B exhibits a peak 297 B approaching a baseline amplitude prior to the flow limitation (like amplitude 177 in the expiratory phase 170 of normal breathing pattern 150 of FIG. 2 ).
  • This treated breathing pattern 283 B also exhibits an intermediate portion 295 B that is restored to steeper upward slope amplitude, both of which represents amelioration of the “expiratory” flow limitation.
  • the stimulation is represented by bar 300 , which extends from a first end 301 (in the inspiratory phase 282 B) to a second end 303 (in the expiratory phase 292 B).
  • the stimulation is applied as a generally continuous stimulation period that is initiated (at a start point located away from a beginning portion 284 B of the inspiratory phase 252 B) from partway through the intermediate portion 285 B and through the end portion 285 C of the inspiratory phase 282 B, through the transition from inspiration to expiration, through the initial portion 294 B and peak 297 A of the expiratory phase 292 B, and at least partway through the intermediate portion 295 B of the expiratory phase 292 B (to a termination point prior to end portion 296 B of expiratory phase 292 B).
  • the embodiment of FIG. 5A addresses the situation for some patients in which the greatest risk for airway collapse appears to occur near the end of inspiration and the beginning of expiration.
  • a partially restricted upper airway throughout the inspiratory phase predisposes the upper airway to be more susceptible to further collapse at the end of the inspiratory phase and/or to the beginning of the expiratory phase.
  • the blended stimulation represented by bar 300 ) begins at start point approximately midway through the inspiratory phase 282 B and extends substantially continuously through a transition between the end of inspiration and the beginning of expiration until reaching a termination point approximately midway through the expiratory phase 292 B.
  • this blended stimulation is terminated after a bulk of the expiration would have been expected to occur. In this way, continuous stimulation of the hypoglossal nerve through complete respiratory cycles is avoided, which in turn, minimizes unnecessary stimulation of the hypoglossal nerve. Instead, in these embodiments, stimulation is applied strategically in targeted portions of one or more respiratory cycles to prevent upper airway collapse so that stimulation is applied more judiciously while still achieving efficacious results.
  • diagram 280 in FIG. 5A provides just one example schematically illustrating the application of a blended stimulation that overlaps the end of the inspiratory phase and the beginning of the expiratory phase.
  • the blended stimulation that overlaps the end of inspiratory phase and the expiratory phase acts to maintain a minimum level of pressurization within the lungs, which in turn helps maintain airway patency because the minimum level of pressurization helps to prevent a high intensity vacuum from the lungs on the airway, which would otherwise potentially cause collapse of the upper airway.
  • the stimulation is applied during a period having a higher risk for collapse without having to continuously apply stimulation through the entire respiratory cycle, which in turn, saves energy and minimizes potentially unnecessary stimulation of the nerves.
  • the generally continuous stimulation period (as represented by bar 300 in FIG. 5A and spanning over a portion of the inspiratory phase and a portion of the expiratory phase) is applied to a set of consecutive respiratory cycles over a first time period.
  • an input module (such as input module 76 of protocol determination module 74 of therapy manager 72 in FIG. 1B ) is configured to evaluate whether flow limitations are persisting despite the stimulation protocol or whether the stimulation protocol has mitigated or eliminated the previously occurring flow limitations. Accordingly, in one aspect, the input module of the therapy manager determines if at least some indications of upper airway flow limitations are received within the first time period.
  • the input module of the therapy manager increases a duration of the generally continuous stimulation period if the input module receives the at least some indications during the first time period when such indications exceed a threshold. In another aspect, the input module of the therapy manager reduces the duration of the generally continuous stimulation period if the input module receives no indications of upper airway flow limitations (or a number of indications less than a threshold) during the first time period.
  • the first time period (over which the set of respiratory cycles take place) is a duration, based on an apnea-hypopnea index of a patient, in which an apnea would be expected to occur in the absence of stimulation.
  • FIG. 5B is a diagram schematically illustrating portions of a generally continuous stimulation period relative to portions of an inspiratory phase and an expiratory phase, according to one example of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5B provides substantially the same depiction of a respiratory cycle 160 that was previously shown in FIG. 1 .
  • the illustrated respiratory cycle 160 includes an inspiratory phase 162 and an expiratory phase 170 .
  • the inspiratory phase 162 includes an initial portion 164 , intermediate portion 165 , and end portion 166 while expiratory phase 170 includes an initial portion 174 , intermediate portion 175 , end portion 176 , and an expiratory peak 177 .
  • a first transition 180 occurs at a junction between the end inspiratory portion 166 and the initial expiratory portion 174 while a second transition 182 occurs at a junction between the end expiratory portion 176 and the initial inspiratory portion 164 .
  • FIG. 5B further illustrates a first bar 361 that represents a first portion 360 of a generally continuous stimulation period 358 and a bar 381 that represents a second portion 380 of a generally continuous stimulation period 358 .
  • the bar 361 includes first end 362 that generally coincides with junction 180 (the end of inspiratory phase 162 and beginning of expiratory phase 170 ) and a second end 364 located in an intermediate portion of the inspiratory phase 162 .
  • bar 381 includes first end 382 that generally coincides with junction 180 (the end of inspiratory phase 162 and beginning of expiratory phase 170 ) and a second end 384 located in an intermediate portion of the expiratory phase 170 .
  • the duration of each of the first and second portions of the generally continuous stimulation period can vary among different nerve stimulation protocols as determined by the protocol determination module 74 of therapy manager 72 ( FIG. 1B ).
  • the first portion 360 of the generally continuous stimulation period 358 has a duration of at least one-third (identified by marker 372 ) of an entirety (E1) of the inspiratory phase 162 . In one aspect, the relative proportion of one-third is measured starting at end 362 of bar 361 , per directional reference arrow 357 . In another example, the first portion 360 of the generally continuous stimulation period 358 has a duration of at least one-half (identified by marker 370 ) of the entirety (E1) of the inspiratory phase 162 . In another example, the first portion 360 of the generally continuous stimulation period 358 has a duration of at least two-thirds (identified by marker 374 ) of the entirety (E1) of the inspiratory phase 162
  • the second portion 380 of the generally continuous stimulation period 358 has a duration of at least one-third (identified by marker 392 ) of an entirety (E2) of the expiratory phase 170 .
  • the relative proportion of one-third is measured starting at end 382 of bar 381 , per directional reference arrow 377 .
  • the first portion 380 of the generally continuous stimulation period 358 has a duration of at least one-half (identified by marker 390 ) of the entirety (E2) of the expiratory phase 170 .
  • the first portion 380 of the generally continuous stimulation period 358 has a duration of at least two-thirds (identified by marker 393 ) of the entirety (E2) of the expiratory phase 170 .
  • the first portion (during which stimulation is applied) of the inspiratory phase 162 corresponds to at least a majority of an entirety (E1) of the inspiratory phase 162 and the first portion (during which stimulation is applied) of the expiratory phase 170 corresponds to at least a majority of an entirety (E2) of the expiratory phase 170 .
  • a majority is defined as at least fifty-one percent (i.e. 51%).
  • the majority of the inspiratory phase 162 is defined as an at least two-thirds majority of the entirety (E1) of the inspiratory phase 162 and the majority of the expiratory phase is defined as an at least two-thirds majority of the entirety (E2) of the expiratory phase 170 .
  • variations on the stimulation protocol associated with FIGS. 5A and 5B are further described later in association with at least FIGS. 6 and 11 .
  • diagram 310 schematically illustrates a disordered breathing pattern 333 A resulting from a mixed flow limitation that is substantially similar to the mixed flow limitation in FIG. 5A .
  • stimulation is applied in two separate relatively short bursts 340 , 342 .
  • One burst 340 is applied at the beginning of the inspiratory phase 322 B while the other burst 342 is applied at the beginning of the expiratory phase 332 B.
  • the stimulation is targeted to anticipate an obstruction, and in turn, apply stimulation at the beginning of one or both of the respective inspiratory and expiratory phases.
  • the upper airway By stimulating (for a short duration) at the beginning of a respective inspiratory and expiratory phases, the upper airway is held open prior to the maximum flow of air in that phase so that once the flow of air commences, with the upper airway already open to a generally full degree, the inspired or expelled air (respectively) completes the job of maintaining the upper airway in the open state during the remainder of the respective inspiratory or expiratory phase.
  • one potential benefit from applying a stimulation burst at the beginning of an inspiratory phase is the resulting counteraction of the negative pressure (generated by the inspiratory effort) applied to the upper airway.
  • a stimulation burst e.g., an additional stimulation burst on top of a baseline level of stimulation or an isolated burst of stimulation without a baseline level of stimulation
  • the stimulation causes or ensures radial expansion of the airway at the very time that a high intensity vacuum would be applied (via the lungs) to the upper airway such that the radial expansion of the upper airway (caused by the stimulation burst) directs action or response of tissues in a direction opposite the action of tissue that would might otherwise occur when the vacuum from lungs acts on the upper airway tissues.
  • the stimulation is timed to produce momentum in the tissues of the upper airway toward radial expansion prior to the high intensity vacuum pull (which might otherwise contribute to collapse of the upper airway) from the lungs during the onset of inspiration. Because there is a delay associated with, or caused by, a time constant in the response of the upper airway tissues, by first stimulating the tissue in advance of the vacuum pull from the lungs, enough momentum is established toward radial expansion of the upper airway via the stimulation burst that this momentum counteracts or prophylactically negates the otherwise potentially collapsing effects of the vacuum pull on the upper airway tissues.
  • burst 340 and burst 342 are substantially less than the duration of the stimulation pulse 300 in FIG. 5A . Accordingly, adequate airway patency is achieved while significantly reducing the total volume of stimulation applied to the nerve.
  • the duration of the bursts in the inspiratory phase differ from the duration of the burst applied in the expiratory phase.
  • a representative or normal breathing pattern 401 is maintained by applied stimulation.
  • a stimulation burst (represented by bar 420 A) of a first duration is applied at the beginning of the inspiratory phase 402 A while a second stimulation burst (represented by bar 422 A) is applied during substantially the entire expiratory phase 412 A.
  • This pattern of stimulation bursts is repeated throughout successive respiratory cycles 402 B, 402 C, etc.
  • the determination regarding the duration of each “inspiratory phase” burst ( 420 A, 420 B, 420 C) and the duration of each “expiratory phase” burst ( 422 A, 422 B, 422 C) can vary from patient-to-patient depending upon whether the particular patient tends to exhibit a greater flow limitation in the inspiratory phase 403 A or in the expiratory phase 413 A. In the example, shown in FIG.
  • the “expiratory phase” bursts ( 422 A, 422 B, 422 C) have a longer duration than the “inspiratory phase” bursts ( 420 A, 420 B, 420 C) to treat a patient that generally exhibits a mixed flow limitation (both inspiratory and expiratory) but having greater flow limitations during the expiratory phase.
  • anyone of or all of an amplitude, a pulse width, a frequency of applied stimulation during the inspiratory phase is different than anyone of (or all of) an amplitude, a pulse width, a frequency of applied stimulation during the expiratory phase.
  • a ramped stimulation pattern in which stimulation ramps upward (increases) at the beginning of a stimulation period or ramps downward at the end of a stimulation period can be applied in one or both of the inspiratory and expiratory phases.
  • the stimulation bursts (e.g. 420 A, 420 C, 422 A, 422 C) are applied every other respiratory cycle, such that an intermediate “inspiratory phase” burst 422 A and an intermediate “expiratory phase” burst 422 B are omitted.
  • the patient need not receive a stimulation burst each respiratory cycle because with this stimulation pattern the patient receives enough oxygen to keep the respiratory drive in equilibrium.
  • the pattern of stimulation bursts in the inspiratory phase (applied every respiratory cycle, such as 420 A, 420 B, 420 C) need not be matched by the pattern of stimulation bursts in the expiratory phase (applied every other respiratory cycle, such as 422 A and 422 C), or vice versa.
  • the upper airway remains patent and the patient receives sufficient oxygen without receiving stimulation in each inspiratory phase or in each expiratory phase.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram 450 schematically illustrating a method of treating sleep disordered breathing via a stimulation pattern, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a respiratory cycle 453 includes an inspiratory phase 451 and an expiratory phase 461 .
  • the inspiratory phase 451 includes an initial portion 454 , an intermediate portion 455 , and an end portion 456 while the expiratory phase 461 includes an initial portion 464 , intermediate portion 465 , peak 467 , and end portion 466 .
  • a low amplitude continuous pulsed stimulation (represented by bar 470 ) is applied in the inspiratory phase 451 and a low amplitude pulsed continuous stimulation (represented by bar 480 ) in the expiratory phase 461 .
  • bars 470 , 480 are shown as separate elements for illustrative purposes, it will be understood that the generally continuous stimulation is substantially uninterrupted through the transition from the inspiratory phase 451 to the expiratory phase 461 .
  • a shorter duration stimulation burst 475 is applied only in the inspiratory phase 451 (for patients having predominantly inspiratory-based flow limitations) in addition to the generally continuous pulsed lower amplitude tone stimulation 470 .
  • the burst is applied at the initial portion 454 of the inspiratory phase 451 .
  • applying the burst at the initial portion 454 helps to ensure full patency of the upper airway as inspiration begins because the stimulation causes a response like the action of a virtual stent in the upper airway to pre-establish patency prior to the vacuum pull from the lungs.
  • the initial portion of stimulation (during a peak pressure period) effectively establishes momentum of the upper airway to be moving in direction of expansion (radially outward) such that upon a vacuum applied via the lungs during inspiration, the upper airway tends to stay expanded because response of tissue is slow enough such that the vacuum (generated by the lungs) cannot fully overcome the already established momentum of radial expansion of the upper airway and therefore the initial portion of stimulation prevents collapse of the upper airway.
  • burst 475 in FIG. 8 helps to keep blood oxygenation levels and carbon dioxide levels within an acceptable range, which in turn moderates the respiratory drive, which in turn minimizes peak respiratory pressures. Together, these factors minimizes the risk of an upper airway collapse because the lungs are not forced (via the respiratory drive) to exert extra vacuum pressure on an upper airway in an attempt to acquire more oxygen.
  • the stimulation pattern in FIG. 8 is modified, such that the modified pattern omits the base level of generally continuous stimulation 470 in the inspiratory phase 451 , leaving just one or more stimulation bursts 475 in the inspiratory phase 451 . Meanwhile, the modified pattern retains the base level stimulation 480 during the expiratory phase 461 , which effectively acts to maintain tone and patency of the upper airway during the expiratory phase 461 .
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram 500 schematically illustrating a method of treating sleep disordered breathing via a stimulation pattern that is modified relative to the stimulation pattern of FIG. 8 , according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a respiratory cycle 503 includes an inspiratory phase 501 and an expiratory phase 511 .
  • the inspiratory phase 501 includes an initial portion 504 , an intermediate portion 505 , and an end portion 506 while the expiratory phase 511 includes an initial portion 514 , intermediate portion 515 , peak 517 , and end portion 516 .
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram 500 schematically illustrating a method of treating sleep disordered breathing via a stimulation pattern that is modified relative to the stimulation pattern of FIG. 8 , according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a respiratory cycle 503 includes an inspiratory phase 501 and an expiratory phase 511 .
  • the inspiratory phase 501 includes an initial portion 504 , an intermediate portion 505 , and an end portion 506 while the expiratory phase 511 includes an
  • a shorter duration stimulation burst 535 is applied only in the expiratory phase 511 (for patients having predominantly expiratory-based flow limitations) in addition to the generally continuous pulsed lower amplitude tone stimulation 530 .
  • a low amplitude pulsed continuous stimulation (represented by bar 520 ) is applied in the inspiratory phase 501 and a low amplitude continuous stimulation (represented by bar 530 ) in the expiratory phase 511 .
  • the additional stimulation burst 535 could be applied anywhere within the expiratory phase 511
  • the burst is applied at the initial portion 514 and peak portion 517 of the expiratory phase 511 to ensure full patency during peak expiration.
  • the low level generally continuous stimulation 530 and burst 535 are applied at the point at which the patient has exhibited the most significant flow limitations in the upper airway.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram 550 schematically illustrating a method of treating sleep disordered breathing via a stimulation pattern that is modified relative to the stimulation pattern of FIG. 8 , according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a respiratory cycle 503 includes an inspiratory phase 501 and an expiratory phase 511 .
  • the inspiratory phase 501 includes an initial portion 504 , an intermediate portion 505 , and an end portion 506 while the expiratory phase 511 includes an initial portion 514 , intermediate portion 515 , peak 517 , and end portion 516 .
  • the stimulation pattern of FIG. 8 is modified so that one additional stimulation burst 560 (in addition to the lower amplitude continuous stimulation 520 ) is applied at the latter portion of the inspiratory phase 501 and one additional stimulation burst 535 is applied at the initial portion 514 and peak portion 517 of the expiratory phase 511 (in substantially the same manner as in diagram 500 of FIG. 8 ).
  • the two bursts 560 , 535 of stimulation mimic the stimulation pattern in FIG. 5 with the overall stimulation pattern also including the low level generally continuous stimulation 520 , 530 throughout both the inspiratory and expiratory phases 501 , 511 .
  • the moment at which stimulation burst is initiated is optimized so that no surplus stimulation is applied.
  • an auto-titrating method is applied in which a start point is selected for initiating stimulation during the inspiratory phase and a termination point is selected for terminating stimulation during the expiratory phase.
  • adjusting the stimulation amplitude is just one way of modulating the intensity of stimulation, and that in other embodiments, the stimulation intensity is modulated via adjusting the frequency, pulse width, duration, polarity, etc. of pulsed stimulation.
  • the stimulation burst can include an increased pulse width, increased frequency, or change in polarity.
  • FIG. 11 shows a diagram 600 schematically illustrating a method of treating disordered breathing, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a respiratory cycle 603 includes an inspiratory phase 601 and an expiratory phase 611 .
  • the inspiratory phase 601 includes an initial portion 604 , an intermediate portion 605 , and an end portion 606 while the expiratory phase 611 includes an initial portion 614 , intermediate portion 615 , peak 617 , and end portion 616 .
  • an initial start point for stimulation 630 is identified (point A) and an initial termination point of stimulation 640 is identified (point F).
  • stimulation segments 630 , 640 are shown as separate elements for illustrative clarity, and that in fact segments 630 , 640 represent a single substantially continuous period of stimulation.
  • the method begins to scale back the total duration of the stimulation period (segments 630 , 640 ). Accordingly, the start point of stimulation segment 630 is moved to point B, corresponding to a shorter period of stimulation (in the inspiratory phase 601 ), and therapy is applied for a period of many respiratory cycles while observing whether the shortened duration of stimulation is efficacious.
  • This adjustment process is continued in which the duration of stimulation segment 630 in the inspiratory phase 601 is reduced one step at a time (as represented by directional arrow R), until a start point (e.g. A, B, C, D, E, etc.) is identified at which the inspiratory-phase stimulation segment 630 becomes too short as evidenced by the stimulation starting to lose its effectiveness in maintaining and/or restoring airway patency.
  • a start point e.g. A, B, C, D, E, etc.
  • the new duration is maintained for a set of consecutive respiratory cycles to provide a sufficient period of time over which to evaluate the new settings.
  • the optimal start point for stimulation segment 630 in the inspiratory phase 610 for this patient. For example, if the start point D resulted in a stimulation segment 630 that proved ineffective in maintaining or restoring airway patency, while start point C was the last successful start point, then the optimal stimulation segment 630 would have a start point C. Once the optimal start point is adopted, each stimulation segment 630 within a give respiratory cycle 603 would begin at start point C.
  • the size of the decrements or steps between the respective start points (A, B, C, etc.) correspond to a fraction (such as 1/10, 1 ⁇ 5, or 1 ⁇ 8, etc. of the entire duration of the first portion 360 of the stimulation period 358 .
  • the initial starting point (e.g. A) is selected to correspond to one of the example durations (two-thirds, one-half, or one-third) of the first portion 360 of the generally continuous stimulation period 358 shown in FIG. 5B .
  • a similar method is applied to the expiratory phase 611 such that the optimal termination point of the stimulation period (segments 630 and 640 ) is determined for a given respiratory cycle.
  • an initial termination point e.g. point F
  • therapy is applied.
  • the method continues by adopting an earlier termination point (e.g. point G), corresponding to a shorter period of stimulation (in the expiratory phase 611 ), and therapy is applied for a period of time covering many respiratory cycles.
  • the response of the patient is observed to determine if any loss of efficacy has occurred due to shortening the stimulation segment 640 .
  • This process is continued in which the duration of stimulation 640 in the expiratory phase 611 is reduced one step at a time (as represented by directional arrow T), until a termination point (anyone of points F, G, H, I, J, K, etc.) is identified at which the expiratory-phase stimulation 640 becomes too short as evidenced by the stimulation starting to lose its effectiveness in maintaining and/or restoring airway patency.
  • a termination point anyone of points F, G, H, I, J, K, etc.
  • the new duration is maintained for a set of consecutive respiratory cycles to provide a sufficient period of time over which to evaluate the new settings.
  • the size of the decrements or steps between the respective termination points (F, G, H, etc.) corresponds to a fraction (such as 1/10, 1 ⁇ 5, or 1 ⁇ 8, etc. of the entire duration of the second portion 380 of the stimulation period 358 .
  • the initial starting point (e.g. F) is selected to correspond to one of the example durations (two-thirds, one-half, or one-third) of the second portion 380 of the generally continuous stimulation period 358 shown in FIG. 5B .
  • an implantable stimulator also can be operated in a first mode which attempts to maintain airway patency (and is therefore prophylactic) or a second mode, which recovers airway patency that has been lost.
  • a stimulation pattern is applied that uses the minimum amount of stimulation required to maintain airway patency, and may include (but is not limited to) one of the stimulation patterns previously described and illustrated in association with FIGS. 1-11 .
  • the implantable stimulator would switch to a second, “acute” mode of operation, in which the stimulation pattern would become more aggressive in amplitude, frequency, pulse width, and duration of each stimulation burst.
  • managing the switch between the first mode and the second mode, as well as managing the stimulation parameters in the second mode is performed using substantially the same systems and methods, as described in as described and illustrated in PCT Publication WO/2010/059839, entitled A METHOD OF TREATING SLEEP APNEA, published on May 27, 2010, and which is hereby incorporated by reference.
  • a flow limitation in the upper airway is detected via respiratory sensors and/or pressure sensors to determine a relative degree of obstruction. These sensors also can be used to determine whether the obstruction is occurring during inspiration, during expiration, or during both. Moreover, because each type of obstruction yields a pressure/impedance pattern that is characteristic of the particular type of obstruction, one can use this sensing information to determine an efficacious stimulation pattern.
  • a stimulation pattern mimics the pattern of the particular breathing phase.
  • a respiratory cycle 653 includes an inspiratory phase 651 and an expiratory phase 661 .
  • the inspiratory phase 651 includes an initial portion 654 , an intermediate portion 655 , and an end portion 656 while the expiratory phase 661 includes an initial portion 664 , intermediate portion 665 , peak 667 , and end portion 676 .
  • stimulation patterns 680 and 690 are applied, in which the greatest volume of stimulation corresponds to ensuring airway patency during the greatest volume of air flow during inspiration and expiration.
  • stimulation pattern 680 applied during the inspiratory phase 651 , the amplitude of stimulation ramps up through the progression of the inspiratory phase 651 .
  • stimulation pattern 680 includes a start point 681 , ramp portion 683 , plateau portion 684 , descent 685 , and end portion 682 .
  • this ramped stimulation pattern increases the stimulation amplitude (via ramp portion 683 ) as inspiration commences and then maintains heightened stimulation amplitude (via plateau portion 684 ) throughout most of the second half of the inspiratory phase 651 . While the plateau portion 684 ends prior to completion of the inspiratory phase 651 in the example shown in FIG. 12 , it will be understood that the plateau portion 684 could be extended to last through the completion of the inspiratory phase 651 .
  • a ramped stimulation pattern 690 is applied to the expiratory phase 661 as further shown in FIG. 12 .
  • the stimulation pattern 690 includes a start point 691 , plateau portion 693 , ramp portion 694 , and end portion 692 .
  • this ramped stimulation pattern begins with a heightened stimulation amplitude (via plateau portion 693 ) as inspiration commences and then decreases the stimulation amplitude (via ramp portion 694 ) throughout most of the second half of the expiratory phase 651 .
  • this stimulation pattern 690 a greater stimulation is applied and maintained via plateau portion 693 at (and immediately following) peak expiration 667 in order to ensure airway patency at the beginning of the expiratory phase 661 , thereby proactively preventing airway collapse.
  • the stimulation is decreased via ramp portion 694 , as the volume of air from expiration acts to help maintain airway patency, with the stimulation pattern 690 terminating before the end portion 676 of the expiratory phase 661 .
  • FIG. 13 includes a diagram 700 schematically illustrating a stimulation pattern 730 , 740 , according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a respiratory cycle 703 includes an inspiratory phase 701 and an expiratory phase 711 .
  • the inspiratory phase 701 includes an initial portion 704 , an intermediate portion 705 , and an end portion 706 while the expiratory phase 711 includes an initial portion 716 , intermediate portion 715 , peak 717 , and end portion 716 .
  • FIG. 13 includes a diagram 700 schematically illustrating a stimulation pattern 730 , 740 , according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a respiratory cycle 703 includes an inspiratory phase 701 and an expiratory phase 711 .
  • the inspiratory phase 701 includes an initial portion 704 , an intermediate portion 705 , and an end portion 706 while the expiratory phase 711 includes an initial portion 716 , intermediate portion 715 , peak 717 , and end portion 716 .
  • the stimulation pattern 730 in the inspiratory phase 701 includes a first portion 733 of bursts 734 of stimulation in the first half of the inspiratory phase 701 and then a generally continuous stimulation segment 735 throughout the second half of the inspiratory phase 701 .
  • the stimulation pattern 740 in the expiratory phase 711 includes a first generally continuous stimulation segment 743 through the first half of the expiratory phase 711 and then a second portion 744 of bursts 745 of stimulation in the second half of the expiratory phase 711 .
  • the stimulation segment 735 and the stimulation segment 743 form a substantially continuous single stimulation segment, but are shown separately in FIG. 13 for illustrative purposes.
  • stimulation is applied in bursts 734 in the early portion of the inspiratory phase 701 to maintain tone of the upper airway and then continuous stimulation 735 is applied during the latter half of the inspiratory phase 701 when maximum air flow would occur and just prior to expiration when the airway could be at greater risk for collapse.
  • continuous stimulation 743 is applied during the first half of the expiratory phase when there is a greater risk of airway collapse (and maximum air flow needs to take place) while bursts 745 of stimulation are applied during the second half of the expiratory phase 711 to maintain tone and nominal airway patency.

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