Methods of performing vagal-induced asystole
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Dec 2, 2003
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Dec 5, 2002
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Jan 17, 2002
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Aug 26, 1997
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A method for indirectly stimulating a vagus nerve of a patient includes the steps of positioning one or more electrodes in the vicinity of the vagus nerve and then actuating the electrode(s) to create an electrical field for stimulating the vagus nerve. Disclosed embodiments include positioning one or more electrodes in the esophagus, trachea, or jugular vein, on the neck of the patient, and combinations thereof.
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