vagus nerve stimulation

Selective optogenetic stimulation of efferent fibers in the vagus nerve of a large mammal

BACKGROUND. Electrical stimulation applied to individual organs, peripheral nerves, or specific brain regions has been used to treat a range of medical conditions. In cardiovascular disease, autonomic dysfunction contributes to the disease …

Avoiding off-target effects in electrical stimulation of the cervical vagus nerve - neuroanatomical tracing techniques to study fascicular anatomy of the vagus nerve

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a promising therapy for treatment of various conditions that are resistant to standard medication, such as heart failure, epilepsy, and depression. The vagus nerve is a complex nerve providing afferent and efferent …