vagus nerve stimulation

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:psychotherapy
gptkbp:alternativeTo pharmacotherapy
electroconvulsive therapy
gptkbp:approvalYear 1997
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:contraindication gptkb:arrhythmia
respiratory disorders
gptkbp:deliveredBy implanted device
non-invasive device
gptkbp:effect improvement in mood
reduction in seizure frequency
modulation of autonomic nervous system
gptkbp:firstImplanted 1988
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label vagus nerve stimulation
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Jacob_Zabara
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction alteration of neurotransmitter levels
modulation of brain activity
gptkbp:method electrical stimulation
gptkbp:sideEffect cough
shortness of breath
hoarseness
throat pain
gptkbp:studiedIn gptkb:Alzheimer's_disease
obesity
inflammatory diseases
anxiety disorders
gptkbp:target gptkb:vagus_nerve
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:cluster_headaches
epilepsy
treatment-resistant depression
migraine
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:seizure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5