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Central Nervous System & Therapeutics
International Conference on
Journal of Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Research | Volume 3
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (TVNS) – from concept to reality
Enrique Ventureyra
International Neurosurgical consultants Inc., USA
V
agus Nerve Stimulation ( VNS) has proven benefitial effects
for the treatment of intractable Epilepsy and other CNS
disorders. Nevertheless, due to the potential risks associated
with thesurgical implant of thedeviceandcost of theequipment
it’s utilization and clinical indications have been limited.
TVNS is an innovative and noninvasive method of
Neuromodulation that has evolved in the last two decades
from a theoretical Concept to an effective treatment modality
for a variety of CNS ( Epilepsy , Parkinson, Anxiety, Depression,
OCD, Tinnitus, Chronic pain, etc.)and other disorders (Atrial
fibrillation, Obesity, etc.) involving systems influenced by the
Vagus Nerve. Additionally due to its noninvasive nature the
TVNS device is a useful, reusable and low cost research tool.
IthasbeendemostratedthattVNSisaseffectiveastheimplantable
VNS stimulator, thus an available alternative to decrease the
risks and the cost associated with the device and its surgical
implant. Additionally, the costs and toxic effects of medications
such as AEDs and ADDs are either decreased or eliminated.
Inconclusion,beingnoninvasiveTVNShascontributedtoexpand
the indications and benefits of VNS, decreasing the risks and the
costs of the surgical implant. Consequently, manymore patients
around the world could benefit from this form of treatment.
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