Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Disambiguation

The process of stimulating the Vagus Nerve with micropulses of electrical current is referred to in a number of different ways.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) - Typically refers to stimulation of the nerve with a surgically implanted device and electrode.

Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS, taVNS, nVNS, LLTS) - Refers to stimulation of the vagus nerve without penetrating the skin using an external device and surface electrode. ‘tVNS’ stands for Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation and this is the terminology Parasym uses.