Video: Vagus nerve stimulation
November, 20th, 2024
Summary
Watch how vagus nerve stimulation works.
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Transcript
It’s called vagus nerve stimulation. Surgeons implant a device near the collarbone and run a wire to the vagus nerve. When the device fires it stimulates that nerve to send signals to the brain. This increases activity in areas that control mood.
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