VNS Therapy (Vagus Nerve Stimulation)

Joyce, my spouse was one of the earliest study subjects for VNS Therapy for Depression (December 13, 1999). I am her long time support person and health care advocate/activist of 5 decades. The intent of the blog is not to promote any therapy, product or treatment but to continue sharing our experiences and knowledge as it relates to VNS. I endorse patient education in collaboration with a caring, knowledgeable and licensed health care professional while also encouraging hope and persistence.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Vagus nerve stimulation could increase cardiac stability and reduce risk of SUDEP

Epilepsy

Vagus nerve stimulation could increase cardiac stability and reduce risk of SUDEP

Journal name:: Nature Reviews Neurology
Year published:: (2014)
DOI:: doi:10.1038/nrneurol.2014.243

Published online: 16 December 2014

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An ECG study of individuals receiving vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for drug-resistant focal epilepsy has demonstrated that VNS induces favourable changes in T-wave alternans, possibly reflecting improved balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic activity. T-wave alternans is an established noninvasive marker for risk of sudden cardiac death; the study finding, therefore,…

http://www.nature.com/nrneurol/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nrneurol.2014.243.html

VNS Therapy (Vagus Nerve Stimulation)

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Vagus nerve stimulation could increase cardiac stability and reduce risk of SUDEP

Vagus nerve stimulation could increase cardiac stability and reduce risk of SUDEP

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