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Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Other Neuromodulation

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Review the indications and clinical and technical aspects of vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy and other neurostimulation devices in drug-resistant epilepsy. This chapter will review the historical aspects, indications, technical aspects, major clinical trials, managing stimulus parameters (programming), and safety and precautions in handling patients treated with VNS.

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  1. Department of Neurology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, DC, 20007, USA

    Gholam K. Motamedi

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  1. Director, Epilepsy Center, George Washington University Director, Epilepsy Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA

    Mohamad Z. Koubeissi

  2. Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Intra-operative Neuro-monitoring Program Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

    Nabil J. Azar

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Motamedi, G.K. (2017). Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Other Neuromodulation. In: Koubeissi, M., Azar, N. (eds) Epilepsy Board Review. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-6774-2_24

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