vagal nerve stimulation

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:psychotherapy
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:vagus_nerve_stimulation
gptkb:VNS
gptkbp:approvalYear 1997
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:category implantable medical device
neuromodulation therapy
neurostimulation
gptkbp:contraindication gptkb:arrhythmia
asthma
gptkbp:countryOfOperation gptkb:Canada
gptkb:European_Union
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:duration 30 seconds to 5 minutes per cycle
gptkbp:effect anti-inflammatory response
autonomic nervous system modulation
improvement in mood
reduction in seizure frequency
gptkbp:frequency 20-30 Hz
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label vagal nerve stimulation
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Jacob_Zabara
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:LivaNova
gptkb:Cyberonics
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction alteration of neurotransmitter release
modulation of neural activity
gptkbp:method electrical stimulation
gptkbp:platform implantable pulse generator
gptkbp:regulates prescription only
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:transcranial_magnetic_stimulation
deep brain stimulation
responsive neurostimulation
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration surgical implantation
gptkbp:sideEffect infection
cough
hoarseness
dyspnea
throat pain
gptkbp:studiedBy gptkb:Alzheimer's_disease
obesity
inflammatory diseases
anxiety disorders
gptkbp:target gptkb:vagus_nerve
gptkbp:usedFor epilepsy
treatment-resistant depression
migraine
cluster headache
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cushing_ulcer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6