Chronic vagus nerve stimulation: a new and promising therapeutic approach for chronic heart failure

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Authors

Gaetano Maria De Ferrari · Policlinico San Matteo Fondazione

Harry J.G.M. Crijns · Maastricht University Medical Centre

Martin Borggrefe · University of Mannheim

Goran Milašinović · Centar za Promociju Nauke

Jan Šmíd · University Hospital Magdeburg

Markus Zabel · University of Göttingen

Antonello Gavazzi

Abstract

This open-label study shows that chronic VNS in CHF patients with severe systolic dysfunction may be safe and tolerable and may improve quality of life and LV function. A controlled clinical trial appears warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Research Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Heart Journal

Volume 32, Issue 7, pp. 847-855

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehq391

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