IMPACT OF VAGAL NERVE STIMULATION ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN DRUG-RESISTANT EPILEPSY

Background and objective. Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) represents an alternative therapy for intractable epilepsy. The aim of this study is to analyse seizure reduction and the life quality of these patients. Material and methods. We prospectively examined 28 adult patients treated with VNS that w...

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Main Authors: Nicoleta Tohanean, Cristina Pinzaru, Luminita Mirea, Lacramioara Perju-Dumbrava
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Amaltea Medical Publishing House 2018-09-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Neurology
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Online Access:http://revistemedicale.amaltea.ro/Romanian_Journal_of_NEUROLOGY/Revista_Romana_de_NEUROLOGIE-2018-Nr.3/RJN_2018_3_Art-04.pdf