Vagus nerve stimulation therapy system

Summary Information: Vagus nerve stimulation therapy system

Vagus nerve stimulation therapy system: A vagus nerve stimulation therapy system is an implanted electrical system that sends electrical impulses to the brain from an electrode connected to the left vagus nerve in the neck; the increase in electrical signals to the brain affect brain activity. The vagus nerve stimulator is approved for epilepsy and severe depression that are unresponsive to medication.

Diseases Related To Medical Device: Vagus nerve stimulation therapy system

These diseases are related to the medical device Vagus nerve stimulation therapy system:

• Epilepsy
• Depression
• Epilepsy (seizure disorder)

Other Names For Vagus nerve stimulation therapy system

• VNS therapy system
• Vagal nerve stimulation therapy system
• VNS therapy
• Vagus nerve stimulator

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