Vagus Nerve Stimulation

by Lambert M. Surhone

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an adjunctive treatment for certain types of intractable epilepsy and major depression. VNS uses an implanted stimulator that sends electric impulses to the left vagus nerve in the neck via a lead wire implanted under the skin. VNS implantation devices consist of a titanium-encased generator...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6130941684
• ISBN13: 9786130941680
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.9" x 8.7"