Brief Description: The disclosed subject matter provides techniques for treating a subject. An example method includes placing a lead in a vertebral vein of the subject, placing at least one electrode within the vertebral vein adjacent to an autonomic nerve, and modulating a cardiovascular system of the subject by supplying a predetermined amount of an electrical stimulation energy to the autonomic nerve. In non-limiting embodiments, the lead can be placed in the vertebral vein via a subclavian vein, an axillary vein, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the at least one electrode can be coupled to the lead. Image: Caption: Reference Media Title: Reference Media: Intellectual Property Title: Intellectual Property: Intellectual Property: US 2025/0065123 A1 Docket Number: Docket#: 22-9875