Vagal Nerve Stimulator

Question 1

What is a Vagal Nerve Stimulator

Answer 1

1. May help to prevent or reduce seizures
2. Stimulator implanted under skin and wire/lead wrapped around left vagus nerve
3. Magnet - can be swiped over stimulator if feel a seizure coming on or if having a seizure
4. Typically for drug-resistant or refractory epilepsy