Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Ischemic Stroke
Andalib S, Divani AA, Ayata C, Baig S, Arsava EM, Topcuoglu MA, Cáceres EL, Parikh V, Desai MJ, Majid A, et al.
Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports · 2023
Key finding
This review discusses the evidence supporting VNS as a treatment option for ischemic stroke and elucidates its underlying mechanisms.
- Condition
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Narrative / Scoping Review
- Participants
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Cite this study
Andalib, S., Divani, A. A., Ayata, C., Baig, S., Arsava, E. M., Topcuoglu, M. A., Cáceres, E. L., Parikh, V., Desai, M. J., Majid, A., Girolami, S., & Di Napoli, M. (2023). Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Ischemic Stroke. Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports, 23(12), 947-962. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11910-023-01323-w
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