Vagus nerve stimulation as a promising adjunctive treatment for ischemic stroke
Ma J, Qiao P, Li Q, Wang Y, Zhang L, Yan LJ, Cai Z
Neurochemistry International · 2019
Key finding
VNS has been found to attenuate infarct volume, reduce neurological deficits, and improve memory and cognition in rats with stroke injuries.
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- Condition
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Narrative / Scoping Review
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Ma, J., Qiao, P., Li, Q., Wang, Y., Zhang, L., Yan, L. J., & Cai, Z. (2019). Vagus nerve stimulation as a promising adjunctive treatment for ischemic stroke. Neurochemistry International, 131, 104539. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuint.2019.104539
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