How to Use a VNS Device to Treat Epilepsy

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Jude Hopkins | permalink
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Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS Therapy®) is designed to prevent seizures by sending regular, mild pulses of electrical energy to the brain via the vagus nerve. These pulses are supplied by a device something like a pacemaker.
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For further reading: http://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/devices/vagus-nerve-stimulation-vns ^[1]

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Epilepsy: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Fabienne Delvaux | permalink
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Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a technique used to control seizures in people with epilepsy. Learn more from WebMD.
Tags: Epilepsy, epilepsy treatment, vagus nerve stimulation, pacemaker, vagus nerve, electrical, electrode, pulses, implant, anticonvulsant, anti-seizure medication

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/vagus-nerve-stimulation-vns ^[2]

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Tomaz Cavalieri | permalink
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Find out how VNS can treat epilepsy.

For further reading: http://www.healthline.com/health/vagus-nerve-stimulation-epilepsy ^[3]

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Frequently Asked Questions | VNS Therapy More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Scott Dowd | permalink
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Browse a list of FAQs, including what is VNS Therapy, how does it work, what are the risks, and how to connect with a VNS Therapy provider.

For further reading: http://us.cyberonics.com/vns-therapy/frequently-asked-questions ^[4]

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1. http://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/devices/vagus-nerve-stimulation-vns

2. http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/vagus-nerve-stimulation-vns

3. http://www.healthline.com/health/vagus-nerve-stimulation-epilepsy

4. http://us.cyberonics.com/vns-therapy/frequently-asked-questions