Implantable electroacupuncture system and method for treating depression and similar mental conditions

摘要: An implantable electroacupuncture device (IEAD) treats mental illness through application of stimulation pulses applied at a specified tissue location, including least one acupoints GV20 and EXHN3, or their underlying nerves. In embodiment, the IEAD comprises an implantable, coin-sized, self-contained, leadless having two electrodes attached to outside surface its housing. The generates in accordance with regimen. Power management circuitry within allows primary battery, high internal impedance, be used power device. regimen during session duration T3 minutes every T4 minutes. duty cycle, ratio T3/T4 is very low, no greater than 0.05. low cycle careful allow perform intended function for several years.