Vagal nerve stimulator complication: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Used to treat refractory epilepsy | |||
*Implanted in the chest with a single lead stimulating the left vagus nerve. It does not stimulate the right vagus nerve which innervates the heart | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Complications: | |||
*Hoarseness | |||
*Shortness of Breath | |||
*Pharyngitis | |||
*Infection | |||
*Parasthesias | |||
*Insomnia | |||
*Excessive Pain | |||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 12:43, 20 July 2015
Background
- Used to treat refractory epilepsy
- Implanted in the chest with a single lead stimulating the left vagus nerve. It does not stimulate the right vagus nerve which innervates the heart
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Complications:
- Hoarseness
- Shortness of Breath
- Pharyngitis
- Infection
- Parasthesias
- Insomnia
- Excessive Pain