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Vagal Nerve stimulator

A small, battery-operated device that sends low levels of electrical current to the left vagal nerve. This nerve sends messages to the area of the brain believed to be responsible for producing seizures. The vagal nerve stimulator is implanted in the patient’s body, much like a pacemaker.

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