Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Healthcare Technology Brief Publication. 2014 Authors' objectives Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a treatment for epilepsy in which electrical pulses are delivered to the cervical portion of the vagus nerve by an implanted pacemaker-like device. The goal of VNS is to reduce the frequency and severity of seizures in patients with seizures that are refractory to medication. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Epilepsy; Vagus Nerve Stimulations Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32014000964 Date abstract record published 06/08/2014 |