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An implantable medical device for treatment of cardiovascular disorders by stimulating a selective nerve, the device including an implantable pulse generator, an implantable electrode body and a reservoir. The electrode body includes an electrode electrically connected to the pulse generator. Furthe

An implantable medical device for treatment of cardiovascular disorders by stimulating a selective nerve, the device including an implantable pulse generator, an implantable electrode body and a reservoir. The electrode body includes an electrode electrically connected to the pulse generator. Further, the electrode body is configured to sustain long-term contact between the electrode and the nerve. The reservoir maintains a nerve stimulating drug, such as a veratrum alkaloid, and defines a delivery surface through which the drug is released from the reservoir. Finally, the reservoir is operatively associated with the electrode body to deliver the nerve stimulating drug directly to the nerve. During use, the electrode and the delivered drug stimulate the nerve to effect control over the cardiovascular system of the patient.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An implantable medical device for enhanced stimulation of a nerve to treat cardiovascular disorders, the device comprising:an implantable pulse generator;an implantable electrode body including an electrode electrically connected to the pulse generator, the electrode body

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An implantable medical device for enhanced stimulation of a nerve to treat cardiovascular disorders, the device comprising:an implantable pulse generator;an implantable electrode body including an electrode electrically connected to the pulse generator, the electrode body configured to sustain long-term contact between the electrode and the nerve; anda reservoir maintaining a nerve stimulating drug and defining a delivery surface through which the nerve stimulating drug is released from the reservoir;wherein the reservoir is operatively controlled by the implantable pulse generator to deliver the nerve stimulating drug directly to the nerve.