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Title: Vagus Nerve Stimulator


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Vagus Nerve Stimulator
  • ? Intermittent programmed electrical
    stimulation of left vagus nerve
  • ? Option of magnet activated stimulation
  • ? Adverse effects local, related to stimulus
    (hoarseness, throat discomfort, dyspnea)
  • ? Mechanism unknown
  • ? Clinical trials show 26 effective and lt10
    seizure free
  • ? May improve mood and allow AED reduction
  • ? FDA approved for partial onset seizure
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