Vagal nerve stimulator complication
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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