Evolution of the Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy System Technology for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

• Published in: Frontiers in medical technology Vol. 3; p. 696543
• Main Authors: Afra, Pegah, Adamolekun, Bola, Aydemir, Seyhmus, Watson, Glenn David Robert
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 26.08.2021
• Subjects: drug-resistant epilepsy; medical device; Medical Technology; neuromodulation; vagus nerve stimulation; VNS; drug-resistant epilepsy; neuromodulation; VNS; vagus nerve stimulation; medical device

The vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) Therapy® System is the first FDA-approved medical device therapy for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy. Over the past two decades, the technology has evolved through multiple iterations resulting in software-related updates and implantable lead and generator...