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24 kwi 2019 · Commercial VNS devices have serious potential side effects like cardiac arrest because of this strong connection to the heart. Improper stimulation can cause problems with the cardiac system and trigger a heart attack.
14 paź 2021 · It is generally safe, but may cause temporary side effects, such as hoarseness, coughing, and shortness of breath. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) involves a device, known as a pulse...
27 kwi 2020 · Although tVNS is on the whole well-tolerated as a treatment option, a number of different mild side effects have been noted, which Redgrave et al. (2018) summarized in their review. Common side effects include tingling or pain around the stimulation site, with some participants reporting itching or redness (Busch et al., 2013; He et al., 2013 ...
1 kwi 2021 · This systematic review summarizes published studies on the effect of cranial nerve stimulation (CNS) on swallowing and determines the level of evidence of the included studies to guide...
7 sie 2023 · Vagus nerve stimulation is an effective antiseizure treatment, albeit without significant treatment-related side effects. Based on the evidence from randomized controlled trials, VNS therapy is an adjunctive treatment aimed towards a maximal reduction in seizure frequency with reduced use of antiepileptic medications. [56]
We also highlight the therapeutic efficacy of longer-term implanted VNS, safety, tolerability, patient acceptance, adherence, and adverse events, if any, in adults and children in this modality of treatment.
1 gru 2020 · Stronger stimulation intensities have been associated with higher risk of these adverse effects (Table 4). Other side effects are ataxia, dyspepsia, insomnia, laryngismus, muscle movement or twitching (usually associated with stimulation pulses), and nausea [8, 18, 109].