Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) - how does it work?
Subspecialty: Epilepsy Surgery
Type: Clinical Summary
### Key Findings - The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve and is the longest, involved in multiple autonomic functions. - It comprises approximately 80% afferent sensory fibers, impacting visceral sensation from the head, neck, thorax, and abdomen. - The vagus nerve includes various fiber types: A-fibers (myelinated, large, carrying afferent and motor input), B-fibers (myelinated, small, carrying parasympathetic input), and C-fibers (unmyelinated, small, conveying afferent visceral information). - Key functional roles of the vagus nerve include the regulation of cardiovascular, respiratory…