Effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on cardiovascular autonomic control in health and disease
Autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction is a well-known feature of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Studies on heart rate variability (HRV), a non-invasive method useful in investigating the status of cardiovascular autonomic control, have shown that a predominance of sympathetic modulation not only contributes to the progression of CVDs but has a pivotal role in their onset. Current therapies focus more on inhibition of sympathetic activity, but the presence of drug-resistant conditions and the invasiveness of some surgical procedures are an obstacle to complete therapeutic success.
Source: Autonomic Neuroscience: Basic and Clinical - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Angelica Carandina, Gabriel Dias Rodrigues, Pietro Di Francesco, Annalisa Filtz, Chiara Bellocchi, Ludovico Furlan, Stefano Carugo, Nicola Montano, Eleonora Tobaldini Source Type: research
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