Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Healthy Humans Reduces Sympathetic Nerve Activity
Background: Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is currently used to treat refractory epilepsy and is being investigated as a potential therapy for a range of conditions, including heart failure, tinnitus, obesity and Alzheimer's disease. However, the invasive nature and expense limits the use of VNS...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2014-11-01
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Series: | Brain Stimulation |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1935861X14002605 |