| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2923987 | Heart Rhythm | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
AF inducibility by right cervical VNS is intensity dependent: strong VNS (producing â¥60% SCL prolongation) facilitates AF, while moderate VNS (producing â¤40% SCL prolongation) appears not to affect AF. The nonarrhythmogenic effect of therapeutic chronic VNS was further verified in conscious animals. We conclude that VNS with moderate intensities can be used to deliver therapeutic benefits without arrhythmogenic risk.
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Authors
Youhua MD, PhD, Itamar DVM, Hani N. PhD, Tamir PhD, Todor N. PhD, FHRS,