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Research Summary

Explore phrenic nerve pacing at outside institutions and bring technology to Brigham community for clinical patient care.

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Equipment & Techniques

A diaphragmatic pacing system is an implantable nerve stimulator that supports patients in need of chronic ventilation whose phrenic nerves, diaphragm and lungs have residual function. The pacing unit consists of electrodes sutured to the phrenic nerves, implantable radio receivers and an external transmitter assembly that powers the system. The transmitter generates a cycle of signals that activate diaphragmatic contraction, which initiates breathing.

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Funding

CIMIT Clinical Fast-Forward Award (PI: Ducko, 01/2007 - 12/2008) -- "Implementation of a Phrenic Nerve Pacemaker Program"

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Publications

To access Dr. Christopher Ducko's publications, please click here.

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Christopher Ducko
MD

Clinical Profile & Contact Information

Research Interests

Phrenic Nerve Pacemaker