Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Vagus nerve stimulation is rapidly being considered one of the most exciting areas of clinical advancement, with broad areas of interest that cross multiple disciplines. There is a tremendous amount of animal research being done. With the ability to stimulate the vagus nerve non-invasively, scientists now have the ability to translate the basic science work into clinical practice without the need for surgical intervention. Vagus Nerve Stimulation serves as a compendium of what is known about stimulating the vagus nerve in many different disease states. Chapters include applications to neurologic conditions, psychiatric conditions, inflammatory conditions, metabolic disease, reperfusion injuries, and cardiac disease. Translates the science of Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Clinical ApplicationsIncludes understanding of VNS anatomy and signaling through Central Nervous SystemReviews VNS treatment of neurological, psychiatric, and inflammatory disordersExtends clinical utility to cardiac, renal, and metabolic disordersCovers VNS treatment for headaches, TBI, stroke, seizures, and pain