Vagus nerve stimulation

Vagus nerve stimulation
Electrical stimulation of vagus nerve.
Other names	Vagal nerve stimulation
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Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a medical treatment that involves delivering electrical impulses to the vagus nerve. It is used as an add-on treatment for certain types of intractable epilepsy, cluster headaches, treatment-resistant depression and stroke rehabilitation.