Systematic Review / Meta-AnalysisiVNS

Vagus nerve stimulation, side effects, and long-term safety

Ben-Menachem E

Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2001

Key finding

Long-term VNS side effects are dominated by stimulation-related voice alteration, cough and paresthesia that tend to lessen with continued use, with serious adverse events being uncommon.

Condition
Safety
Stimulation
iVNS
Evidence tier
Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis
Participants
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Cite this study

Ben-Menachem, E. (2001). Vagus nerve stimulation, side effects, and long-term safety. Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology, 18(5), 415-418. https://doi.org/10.1097/00004691-200109000-00005

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