Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation acutely improves spontaneous cardiac baroreflex sensitivity in healthy young men: A randomized placebo-controlled trial

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation acutely improves spontaneous cardiac baroreflex sensitivity in healthy young men: A randomized placebo-controlled trial

Background: Despite positive outcomes of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) via the auricular branch of the vagus nerve (ABVN), the mechanisms underlying these outcomes remain unclear. Additionally, previous studies have not been controlled the possible placebo effects of tVNS. Objective:...

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Main Authors: Diego Antonino, André L. Teixeira, Paulo M. Maia-Lopes, Mayara C. Souza, Jeann L. Sabino-Carvalho, Aaron R. Murray, Jim Deuchars, Lauro C. Vianna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-09-01
Series:Brain Stimulation
Subjects:
Baroreflex
Autonomic nervous system
Sympathetic nervous system
Neuromodulation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1935861X17307970

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