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Vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy: A review of central mechanisms

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: In a previous paper, the anatomy and physiology of the vagus nerve was discussed in an attempt to explain which vagus nerve fibers and branches are affected by clinically relevant electrical stimulation. This companion paper presents some of vagus nerve stimulation's putative central nervous system mechanisms of action by summarizing known anatomical projections of vagal afferents and their effects on brain biogenic amine pathways and seizure expression.

Source: Surgical Neurology International

DOI: 10.4103/2152-7806.103015

Authors: ScottE Krahl, KevinB Clark

Institutions: University of California, Los Angeles, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Language: English

Topic: Vagus Nerve Stimulation Research

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2006689666

FWCI: 3.093

Cites: 49

Cited by: 194

Related to: 10