Vagal stimulation in heart failure
Dusi V, De Ferrari GM
Herz · 2021
Key finding
A narrative review noting that despite a strong rationale and promising pilot data, the two large controlled trials of VNS in heart failure (NECTAR-HF, INOVATE-HF) failed to show the expected benefit.
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- Condition
- Heart Failure
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Narrative / Scoping Review
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Dusi, V., & De Ferrari, G. M. (2021). Vagal stimulation in heart failure. Herz, 46(6), 541-549. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00059-021-05076-5
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