Skip to main content
Erschienen in: Current Behavioral Neuroscience Reports 2/2014

01.06.2014 | Neuromodulation (D Dougherty, Section Editor)

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

verfasst von: Robert H. Howland

Erschienen in: Current Behavioral Neuroscience Reports | Ausgabe 2/2014

Einloggen, um Zugang zu erhalten

Abstract

The vagus nerve is a major component of the autonomic nervous system, has an important role in the regulation of metabolic homeostasis, and plays a key role in the neuro-endocrine-immune axis to maintain homeostasis through its afferent and efferent pathways. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) refers to any technique that stimulates the vagus nerve, including manual or electrical stimulation. Left cervical VNS is an approved therapy for refractory epilepsy and for treatment-resistant depression. Right cervical VNS is effective for treating heart failure in preclinical studies and a phase II clinical trial. The effectiveness of various forms of non-invasive transcutaneous VNS for epilepsy, depression, primary headaches, and other conditions has not been investigated beyond small pilot studies. The relationship between depression, inflammation, metabolic syndrome, and heart disease might be mediated by the vagus nerve. VNS deserves further study for its potentially favorable effects on cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, metabolic, and other physiologic biomarkers associated with depression morbidity and mortality.
Literatur
1.••
Zurück zum Zitat Ruffoli R, Giorgi FS, Pizzanelli C, et al. The chemical neuroanatomy of vagus nerve stimulation. J Chem Neuroanat. 2011;42:288–96. This paper provides an overview of the neuroanatomy and neurochemistry relevant to the therapeutic uses of vagus nerve stimulation.PubMedCrossRef Ruffoli R, Giorgi FS, Pizzanelli C, et al. The chemical neuroanatomy of vagus nerve stimulation. J Chem Neuroanat. 2011;42:288–96. This paper provides an overview of the neuroanatomy and neurochemistry relevant to the therapeutic uses of vagus nerve stimulation.PubMedCrossRef
2.
3.•
Zurück zum Zitat Krahl SE. Vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy: a review of the peripheral mechanisms. Surg Neurol Int. 2012;3(Suppl S1):47–52. This paper reviews the peripheral neuroanatomy and physiology of the vagus nerve that is relevant to the antiseizure effects of vagus nerve stimulation.CrossRef Krahl SE. Vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy: a review of the peripheral mechanisms. Surg Neurol Int. 2012;3(Suppl S1):47–52. This paper reviews the peripheral neuroanatomy and physiology of the vagus nerve that is relevant to the antiseizure effects of vagus nerve stimulation.CrossRef
4.
Zurück zum Zitat Lanska DJ. Corning and vagal nerve stimulation for seizures in the 1880s. Neurology. 2002;58:452–9.PubMedCrossRef Lanska DJ. Corning and vagal nerve stimulation for seizures in the 1880s. Neurology. 2002;58:452–9.PubMedCrossRef
5.
Zurück zum Zitat Zabara J. Inhibition of experimental seizures in canines by repetitive vagal stimulation. Epilepsia. 1992;33(6):1005–12.PubMedCrossRef Zabara J. Inhibition of experimental seizures in canines by repetitive vagal stimulation. Epilepsia. 1992;33(6):1005–12.PubMedCrossRef
6.
Zurück zum Zitat Stancak A, Kuna M, Srinivasan, et al. KapalabhatiL yogic cleansing exercise. II. EEG topography analysis. Homeost Health Dis. 1991;3(4):182–9. Stancak A, Kuna M, Srinivasan, et al. KapalabhatiL yogic cleansing exercise. II. EEG topography analysis. Homeost Health Dis. 1991;3(4):182–9.
7.
Zurück zum Zitat Stancak A, Pfeffer D, Hrudova L, et al. Electroencephalographic correlates of paced breathing. Neuroreport. 1993;4(6):723–6.PubMedCrossRef Stancak A, Pfeffer D, Hrudova L, et al. Electroencephalographic correlates of paced breathing. Neuroreport. 1993;4(6):723–6.PubMedCrossRef
8.•
Zurück zum Zitat Morris GL, Gloss D, Buchhalter J, et al. Evidence-based guideline update: vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of epilepsy. Neurology. 2013;81:1453–9. This is the most recent critical evaluation of evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy in children, adolescents, and adults.PubMedCrossRef Morris GL, Gloss D, Buchhalter J, et al. Evidence-based guideline update: vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of epilepsy. Neurology. 2013;81:1453–9. This is the most recent critical evaluation of evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy in children, adolescents, and adults.PubMedCrossRef
9.
Zurück zum Zitat Howland RH, Shutt LS, Berman SR, et al. The emerging use of technology for the treatment of depression and other neuropsychiatric disorders. Ann Clin Psychiatry. 2011;23:48–62.PubMed Howland RH, Shutt LS, Berman SR, et al. The emerging use of technology for the treatment of depression and other neuropsychiatric disorders. Ann Clin Psychiatry. 2011;23:48–62.PubMed
10.
Zurück zum Zitat Terry RS, Tarver WB, Zabara J. The implantable neurocybernetic prosthesis system. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 1991;14(1):86–93.PubMedCrossRef Terry RS, Tarver WB, Zabara J. The implantable neurocybernetic prosthesis system. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 1991;14(1):86–93.PubMedCrossRef
11.
Zurück zum Zitat Gorny KR, Bernstein MA, Watson RE. 3 Tesla MRI of patients with vagus nerve stimulator: initial experience using a T/R head coil under controlled conditions. J Magn Reson Imaging. 2010;31:475–81.PubMedCrossRef Gorny KR, Bernstein MA, Watson RE. 3 Tesla MRI of patients with vagus nerve stimulator: initial experience using a T/R head coil under controlled conditions. J Magn Reson Imaging. 2010;31:475–81.PubMedCrossRef
12.••
Zurück zum Zitat De Ferrari GM, Schwartz PJ. Vagus nerve stimulation: from pre-clinical to clinical application: challenges and future directions. Heart Fail Rev. 2011;16:195–203. This paper describes the preclinical and clinical background relevant to the therapeutic use of right cervical vagus nerve stimulation for heart failure.PubMedCrossRef De Ferrari GM, Schwartz PJ. Vagus nerve stimulation: from pre-clinical to clinical application: challenges and future directions. Heart Fail Rev. 2011;16:195–203. This paper describes the preclinical and clinical background relevant to the therapeutic use of right cervical vagus nerve stimulation for heart failure.PubMedCrossRef
13.••
Zurück zum Zitat De Ferrari GM, Crijns HJGM, Borggrefe M, et al. Chronic vagus nerve stimulation: a new and promising therapeutic approach for chronic heart failure. Eur Heart J. 2011;32:847–55. This paper describes the results from the first phase II clinical trial of right cervical vagus nerve stimulation for heart failure.PubMedCrossRef De Ferrari GM, Crijns HJGM, Borggrefe M, et al. Chronic vagus nerve stimulation: a new and promising therapeutic approach for chronic heart failure. Eur Heart J. 2011;32:847–55. This paper describes the results from the first phase II clinical trial of right cervical vagus nerve stimulation for heart failure.PubMedCrossRef
14.
Zurück zum Zitat Ben-Menachem E, Rydenhag B, Silander H. Preliminary experience with a new system for vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of refractory focal onset seizures. Epilepsy Behav. 2013;29:416–9.PubMedCrossRef Ben-Menachem E, Rydenhag B, Silander H. Preliminary experience with a new system for vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of refractory focal onset seizures. Epilepsy Behav. 2013;29:416–9.PubMedCrossRef
15.••
Zurück zum Zitat Ellrich J. Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation. Eur Neurol Rev. 2011;6(4):254–6. This paper briefly describes the neuroanatomy of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve and the rationale for a transcutaneous form of vagus nerve stimulation. Ellrich J. Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation. Eur Neurol Rev. 2011;6(4):254–6. This paper briefly describes the neuroanatomy of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve and the rationale for a transcutaneous form of vagus nerve stimulation.
16.
Zurück zum Zitat Dietrich S, Smith J, Scherzinger C, et al. A novel transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation leads to brainstem and cerebral activations measured by functional MRI. Biomed Tech (Berlin). 2008;53:104–11.CrossRef Dietrich S, Smith J, Scherzinger C, et al. A novel transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation leads to brainstem and cerebral activations measured by functional MRI. Biomed Tech (Berlin). 2008;53:104–11.CrossRef
17.
Zurück zum Zitat Kraus T, Hosl K, Kiess O, et al. BOLD fMRI deactivation of limbic and temporal brain structures and mood enhancing effect by transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation. J Neural Transm. 2007;114:1485–93.PubMedCrossRef Kraus T, Hosl K, Kiess O, et al. BOLD fMRI deactivation of limbic and temporal brain structures and mood enhancing effect by transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation. J Neural Transm. 2007;114:1485–93.PubMedCrossRef
18.••
Zurück zum Zitat Kraus T, Kiess O, Hosl K, et al. CNS BOLD fMRI effects of sham-controlled transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in the left outer auditory canal: a pilot study. Brain Stimul. 2013;6:798–804. This paper describes the findings from an fMRI imaging study of the effects of transcutaneous stimulation of the outer auditory canal, demonstrating changes in limbic areas.PubMedCrossRef Kraus T, Kiess O, Hosl K, et al. CNS BOLD fMRI effects of sham-controlled transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in the left outer auditory canal: a pilot study. Brain Stimul. 2013;6:798–804. This paper describes the findings from an fMRI imaging study of the effects of transcutaneous stimulation of the outer auditory canal, demonstrating changes in limbic areas.PubMedCrossRef
19.
Zurück zum Zitat Ventureyra EC. Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation for partial onset seizure therapy. A new concept. Childs Nerv Syst. 2000;16:101–2.PubMedCrossRef Ventureyra EC. Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation for partial onset seizure therapy. A new concept. Childs Nerv Syst. 2000;16:101–2.PubMedCrossRef
20.
Zurück zum Zitat Busch V, Zeman F, Heckel A, et al. The effect of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation on pain perception: an experimental study. Brain Stimul. 2013;6:202–9.PubMedCrossRef Busch V, Zeman F, Heckel A, et al. The effect of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation on pain perception: an experimental study. Brain Stimul. 2013;6:202–9.PubMedCrossRef
21.
Zurück zum Zitat Lehtimaki J, Hyvarinen P, Ylikoski M, et al. Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation in tinnitus: a pilot study. Acta Otolaryngol. 2013;133:378–82.PubMedCrossRef Lehtimaki J, Hyvarinen P, Ylikoski M, et al. Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation in tinnitus: a pilot study. Acta Otolaryngol. 2013;133:378–82.PubMedCrossRef
22.••
Zurück zum Zitat Stefan H, Kreiselmeyer G, Kerling F, et al. Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (t-VNS) in pharmacoresistant epilepsies: a proof of concept trial. Epilepsia. 2012;53(7):e115–8. This paper describes the findings from a pilot study of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation in adults with refractory epilepsy.PubMedCrossRef Stefan H, Kreiselmeyer G, Kerling F, et al. Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (t-VNS) in pharmacoresistant epilepsies: a proof of concept trial. Epilepsia. 2012;53(7):e115–8. This paper describes the findings from a pilot study of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation in adults with refractory epilepsy.PubMedCrossRef
23.•
Zurück zum Zitat He W, Jing X, Wang X, et al. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation as a complementary therapy for pediatric epilepsy: a pilot trial. Epilepsy Behav. 2013;28:343–6. This paper describes the results of a pilot study of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy in children.PubMedCrossRef He W, Jing X, Wang X, et al. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation as a complementary therapy for pediatric epilepsy: a pilot trial. Epilepsy Behav. 2013;28:343–6. This paper describes the results of a pilot study of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy in children.PubMedCrossRef
24.
Zurück zum Zitat Peijing R, Aihua L, Jianguo Z, et al. An alternative therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy: transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation. Chin Med J. 2014;127(2):300–4. Peijing R, Aihua L, Jianguo Z, et al. An alternative therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy: transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation. Chin Med J. 2014;127(2):300–4.
25.••
Zurück zum Zitat Hein E, Nowak M, Kiess O, et al. Auricular transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in depressed patients: a randomized controlled pilot study. J Neural Transm. 2013;120:821–7. This paper describes the findings from a pilot study of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation for non-chronic non-refractory major depression.PubMedCrossRef Hein E, Nowak M, Kiess O, et al. Auricular transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in depressed patients: a randomized controlled pilot study. J Neural Transm. 2013;120:821–7. This paper describes the findings from a pilot study of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation for non-chronic non-refractory major depression.PubMedCrossRef
27.
Zurück zum Zitat George MS, Rush AJ, Sackeim HA, Marangell LB. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS): utility in neuropsychiatric disorders. Int J Neuropsychopharmacol. 2003;6:73–83.PubMedCrossRef George MS, Rush AJ, Sackeim HA, Marangell LB. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS): utility in neuropsychiatric disorders. Int J Neuropsychopharmacol. 2003;6:73–83.PubMedCrossRef
28.
Zurück zum Zitat Krahl SE, Senanayake SS, Pekary AE, Sattin A. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is effective in a rat model of antidepressant action. J Psychiatr Res. 2004;38:237–40.PubMedCrossRef Krahl SE, Senanayake SS, Pekary AE, Sattin A. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is effective in a rat model of antidepressant action. J Psychiatr Res. 2004;38:237–40.PubMedCrossRef
29.
Zurück zum Zitat Furmaga H, Shah A, Frazer A. Serotonergic and noradrenergic pathways are required for the anxiolytic-like and antidepressant-like behavioral effects of repeated vagal nerve stimulation in rats. Biol Psychiatry. 2011;70:937–45.PubMedCrossRef Furmaga H, Shah A, Frazer A. Serotonergic and noradrenergic pathways are required for the anxiolytic-like and antidepressant-like behavioral effects of repeated vagal nerve stimulation in rats. Biol Psychiatry. 2011;70:937–45.PubMedCrossRef
30.•
Zurück zum Zitat Kosel M, Brockmann H, Frick C, et al. Chronic vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression increases regional cerebral blood flow in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. Psychiatry Res. 2011;191:153–9. A recent brain imaging study of the effects of invasive left cervical vagus nerve stimulation in patients with treatment resistant depression.PubMedCrossRef Kosel M, Brockmann H, Frick C, et al. Chronic vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression increases regional cerebral blood flow in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. Psychiatry Res. 2011;191:153–9. A recent brain imaging study of the effects of invasive left cervical vagus nerve stimulation in patients with treatment resistant depression.PubMedCrossRef
31.•
Zurück zum Zitat Conway CR, Chibnall JT, Gebarea MA, et al. Association of cerebral metabolic activity changes with vagus nerve stimulation antidepressant response in treatment-resistant depression. Brain Stimul. 2013;6:788–97. A recent brain imaging study investigating correlations between cerebral metabolic activity and the treatment response to left cervical vagus nerve stimulation.PubMedCrossRef Conway CR, Chibnall JT, Gebarea MA, et al. Association of cerebral metabolic activity changes with vagus nerve stimulation antidepressant response in treatment-resistant depression. Brain Stimul. 2013;6:788–97. A recent brain imaging study investigating correlations between cerebral metabolic activity and the treatment response to left cervical vagus nerve stimulation.PubMedCrossRef
33.
Zurück zum Zitat Gebhardt N, Bar KJ, Boettger MK, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation ameliorated deficits in one-way active avoidance learning and stimulated hippocampal neurogenesis in bulbectomized rats. Brain Stimul. 2013;6:78–83.PubMedCrossRef Gebhardt N, Bar KJ, Boettger MK, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation ameliorated deficits in one-way active avoidance learning and stimulated hippocampal neurogenesis in bulbectomized rats. Brain Stimul. 2013;6:78–83.PubMedCrossRef
34.
Zurück zum Zitat Rush AJ, George MS, Sackeim HA, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for treatment-resistant depressions: a multicenter study. Biol Psychiatry. 2000;47:276–86.PubMedCrossRef Rush AJ, George MS, Sackeim HA, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for treatment-resistant depressions: a multicenter study. Biol Psychiatry. 2000;47:276–86.PubMedCrossRef
35.
Zurück zum Zitat Sackeim HA, Rush AJ, George MS, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for treatment-resistant depression: efficacy, side effects, and predictors of outcome. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2001;25:713–28.PubMedCrossRef Sackeim HA, Rush AJ, George MS, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for treatment-resistant depression: efficacy, side effects, and predictors of outcome. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2001;25:713–28.PubMedCrossRef
36.
Zurück zum Zitat Marangell LB, Rush AJ, George MS, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for major depressive episodes: one year outcomes. Biol Psychiatry. 2002;51:280–7.PubMedCrossRef Marangell LB, Rush AJ, George MS, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for major depressive episodes: one year outcomes. Biol Psychiatry. 2002;51:280–7.PubMedCrossRef
37.
Zurück zum Zitat Nahas Z, Marangell LB, Husain MM, et al. Two-year outcome of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for treatment of major depressive episodes. J Clin Psychiatry. 2005;66:1097–104.PubMedCrossRef Nahas Z, Marangell LB, Husain MM, et al. Two-year outcome of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for treatment of major depressive episodes. J Clin Psychiatry. 2005;66:1097–104.PubMedCrossRef
38.
Zurück zum Zitat Dunner DL, Rush AJ, Russell JM, et al. Prospective long-term multicenter study of the naturalistic outcomes of patients with treatment-resistant depression. J Clin Psychiatry. 2006;67:688–95.PubMedCrossRef Dunner DL, Rush AJ, Russell JM, et al. Prospective long-term multicenter study of the naturalistic outcomes of patients with treatment-resistant depression. J Clin Psychiatry. 2006;67:688–95.PubMedCrossRef
39.
Zurück zum Zitat Rush AJ, Marangell LB, Sackeim HA, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression: a randomized controlled acute phase trial. Biol Psychiatry. 2005;58:347–54.PubMedCrossRef Rush AJ, Marangell LB, Sackeim HA, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression: a randomized controlled acute phase trial. Biol Psychiatry. 2005;58:347–54.PubMedCrossRef
40.
Zurück zum Zitat Rush AJ, Sackeim HA, Marangell LB, et al. Effects of 12 months of vagus nerve stimulation in treatment-resistant depression: a naturalistic study. Biol Psychiatry. 2005;58:355–63.PubMedCrossRef Rush AJ, Sackeim HA, Marangell LB, et al. Effects of 12 months of vagus nerve stimulation in treatment-resistant depression: a naturalistic study. Biol Psychiatry. 2005;58:355–63.PubMedCrossRef
41.
Zurück zum Zitat George MS, Rush AJ, Marangell LB, et al. A one-year comparison of vagus nerve stimulation with treatment as usual for treatment-resistant depression. Biol Psychiatry. 2005;58:364–73.PubMedCrossRef George MS, Rush AJ, Marangell LB, et al. A one-year comparison of vagus nerve stimulation with treatment as usual for treatment-resistant depression. Biol Psychiatry. 2005;58:364–73.PubMedCrossRef
42.
Zurück zum Zitat Nierenberg AA, Alpert JE, Gardner-Schuster EE, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation: 2-year outcomes for bipolar versus unipolar treatment-resistant depression. Biol Psychiatry. 2008;64(6):455–60.PubMedCrossRef Nierenberg AA, Alpert JE, Gardner-Schuster EE, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation: 2-year outcomes for bipolar versus unipolar treatment-resistant depression. Biol Psychiatry. 2008;64(6):455–60.PubMedCrossRef
43.
Zurück zum Zitat Schlaepfer TE, Frick C, Zobel A, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation for depression: efficacy and safety in a European study. Psychol Med. 2008;38:651–61.PubMedCrossRef Schlaepfer TE, Frick C, Zobel A, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation for depression: efficacy and safety in a European study. Psychol Med. 2008;38:651–61.PubMedCrossRef
44.
Zurück zum Zitat Bajbouj M, Merkl A, Schlaepfer TE, et al. Two-year outcome of vagus nerve stimulation in treatment-resistant depression. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2010;30:273–81.PubMedCrossRef Bajbouj M, Merkl A, Schlaepfer TE, et al. Two-year outcome of vagus nerve stimulation in treatment-resistant depression. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2010;30:273–81.PubMedCrossRef
45.•
Zurück zum Zitat Aaronson ST, Carpenter LL, Conway CR, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation therapy randomized to different amounts of electrical charge for treatment-resistant depression: acute and chronic effects. Brain Stimul. 2013;6:631–40. This paper describes the results of a recent large randomized clinical trial comparing outcomes for three different stimulation doses of left cervical vagus nerve stimulation in patients with treatment resistant depression.PubMedCrossRef Aaronson ST, Carpenter LL, Conway CR, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation therapy randomized to different amounts of electrical charge for treatment-resistant depression: acute and chronic effects. Brain Stimul. 2013;6:631–40. This paper describes the results of a recent large randomized clinical trial comparing outcomes for three different stimulation doses of left cervical vagus nerve stimulation in patients with treatment resistant depression.PubMedCrossRef
46.
Zurück zum Zitat Muller HH, Kornhuber J, Maler JM, Sperling W. The effects of stimulation parameters on clinical outcomes in patients with vagus nerve stimulation implants with major depression. J ECT. 2013;29:e40–2.PubMedCrossRef Muller HH, Kornhuber J, Maler JM, Sperling W. The effects of stimulation parameters on clinical outcomes in patients with vagus nerve stimulation implants with major depression. J ECT. 2013;29:e40–2.PubMedCrossRef
47.••
Zurück zum Zitat Berry SM, Broglio K, Bunker M, et al. A patient-level meta-analysis of studies evaluating vagus nerve stimulation therapy for treatment-resistant depression. Med Devices (Auckl). 2013;6:17–35. This paper describes the findings from an analysis of patient-level data from six large prospective studies of left cervical vagus nerve stimulation compared with treatment-as-usual for treatment resistant depression. Berry SM, Broglio K, Bunker M, et al. A patient-level meta-analysis of studies evaluating vagus nerve stimulation therapy for treatment-resistant depression. Med Devices (Auckl). 2013;6:17–35. This paper describes the findings from an analysis of patient-level data from six large prospective studies of left cervical vagus nerve stimulation compared with treatment-as-usual for treatment resistant depression.
48.•
Zurück zum Zitat Olin B, Jayewardene AK, Bunker M, Moreno F. Mortality and suicide risk in treatment-resistant depression: an observational study of the long-term impact of intervention. PLoS ONE. 2012;7(10):e48002. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0048002. This paper describes the initial findings from a vagus nerve stimulation therapy registry of patients with treatment resistant depression.PubMedCentralPubMedCrossRef Olin B, Jayewardene AK, Bunker M, Moreno F. Mortality and suicide risk in treatment-resistant depression: an observational study of the long-term impact of intervention. PLoS ONE. 2012;7(10):e48002. doi:10.​1371/​journal.​pone.​0048002. This paper describes the initial findings from a vagus nerve stimulation therapy registry of patients with treatment resistant depression.PubMedCentralPubMedCrossRef
49.•
Zurück zum Zitat Gerson R, Murray E, Price B, et al. Mania following vagus nerve stimulation: a case report and review of the literature. Epilepsy Behav. 2011;20:138–40. This paper provides a brief literature review of the risk of mania associated with vagus nerve stimulation.PubMedCrossRef Gerson R, Murray E, Price B, et al. Mania following vagus nerve stimulation: a case report and review of the literature. Epilepsy Behav. 2011;20:138–40. This paper provides a brief literature review of the risk of mania associated with vagus nerve stimulation.PubMedCrossRef
51.
Zurück zum Zitat Rong PJ, Fang JL, Wang LP, et al. Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of depression: a study protocol for a double blinded randomized clinical trial. BMC Complement Alternat Med. 2012;12:255. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-255.CrossRef Rong PJ, Fang JL, Wang LP, et al. Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of depression: a study protocol for a double blinded randomized clinical trial. BMC Complement Alternat Med. 2012;12:255. doi:10.​1186/​1472-6882-12-255.CrossRef
52.
Zurück zum Zitat Rugulies R. Depression as a predictor for coronary heart disease: a review and meta-analysis. Am J Prev Med. 2002;23:51–61.PubMedCrossRef Rugulies R. Depression as a predictor for coronary heart disease: a review and meta-analysis. Am J Prev Med. 2002;23:51–61.PubMedCrossRef
53.
Zurück zum Zitat Carney RM, Freedland KE, Miller GE, Jaffe AS. Depression as a risk factor for cardiac mortality and morbidity: a review of potential mechanisms. J Psychosom Res. 2002;53:897–902.PubMedCrossRef Carney RM, Freedland KE, Miller GE, Jaffe AS. Depression as a risk factor for cardiac mortality and morbidity: a review of potential mechanisms. J Psychosom Res. 2002;53:897–902.PubMedCrossRef
54.
Zurück zum Zitat Brown AD, Barton DA, Lambert GW. Cardiovascular abnormalities in patients with major depressive disorder: autonomic mechanisms and implications for treatment. CNS Drugs. 2009;23(7):583–602.PubMedCrossRef Brown AD, Barton DA, Lambert GW. Cardiovascular abnormalities in patients with major depressive disorder: autonomic mechanisms and implications for treatment. CNS Drugs. 2009;23(7):583–602.PubMedCrossRef
55.
Zurück zum Zitat Li W, Olshansky B. Inflammatory cytokines and nitric oxide in heart failure and potential modulation by vagus nerve stimulation. Heart Fail Rev. 2011;16:137–45.PubMedCrossRef Li W, Olshansky B. Inflammatory cytokines and nitric oxide in heart failure and potential modulation by vagus nerve stimulation. Heart Fail Rev. 2011;16:137–45.PubMedCrossRef
56.
Zurück zum Zitat Abboud FM, Harwani SC, Chapleau MW. Autonomic neural regulation of the immune system: implications for hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. 2012;59:755–62.PubMedCentralPubMedCrossRef Abboud FM, Harwani SC, Chapleau MW. Autonomic neural regulation of the immune system: implications for hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. 2012;59:755–62.PubMedCentralPubMedCrossRef
57.
Zurück zum Zitat Huston JM, Tracey KJ. The pulse of inflammation: heart rate variability, the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway and implications for therapy. J Intern Med. 2011;269:45–53.PubMedCrossRef Huston JM, Tracey KJ. The pulse of inflammation: heart rate variability, the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway and implications for therapy. J Intern Med. 2011;269:45–53.PubMedCrossRef
58.
Zurück zum Zitat Anders S, Tanaka M, Kinney DK. Depression as an evolutionary strategy for defense against infection. Brain Behav Immun. 2013;31:9–22.PubMedCrossRef Anders S, Tanaka M, Kinney DK. Depression as an evolutionary strategy for defense against infection. Brain Behav Immun. 2013;31:9–22.PubMedCrossRef
59.
Zurück zum Zitat Tanaka M, Anders S, Kinney DK. Environment, the immune system, and depression: an integrative review and discussion of the infection-defense hypothesis. In: Dietert RR, Luebke RW, editors. Immunotoxicity, immune dysfunction, and chronic disease. Humana Press (Springer), New York. 2012; pp 345–85. Tanaka M, Anders S, Kinney DK. Environment, the immune system, and depression: an integrative review and discussion of the infection-defense hypothesis. In: Dietert RR, Luebke RW, editors. Immunotoxicity, immune dysfunction, and chronic disease. Humana Press (Springer), New York. 2012; pp 345–85.
60.
Zurück zum Zitat Benros ME, Waltoft BL, Nordentoft M, et al. Autoimmune diseases and severe infections as risk factors for mood disorders: a nationwide study. JAMA Psychiatry. 2013;70:812–20.PubMedCrossRef Benros ME, Waltoft BL, Nordentoft M, et al. Autoimmune diseases and severe infections as risk factors for mood disorders: a nationwide study. JAMA Psychiatry. 2013;70:812–20.PubMedCrossRef
62.
Zurück zum Zitat Hornig M. The role of microbes and autoimmunity in the pathogenesis of neuropsychiatric illness. Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2013;25(4):488–95.PubMedCrossRef Hornig M. The role of microbes and autoimmunity in the pathogenesis of neuropsychiatric illness. Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2013;25(4):488–95.PubMedCrossRef
63.
Zurück zum Zitat Cryan JF, Dinan TG. Mind-altering microorganisms: the impact of the gut microbiota on brain and behavior. Nat Rev Neurosci. 2012;13:701–12.PubMedCrossRef Cryan JF, Dinan TG. Mind-altering microorganisms: the impact of the gut microbiota on brain and behavior. Nat Rev Neurosci. 2012;13:701–12.PubMedCrossRef
64.
Zurück zum Zitat Raison CL, Lowry CA, Rook GAW. Inflammation, sanitation, and consternation: loss of contact with coevolved, tolerogenic microorganisms and the pathophysiology and treatment of major depression. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2010;67:1211–24.PubMedCentralPubMedCrossRef Raison CL, Lowry CA, Rook GAW. Inflammation, sanitation, and consternation: loss of contact with coevolved, tolerogenic microorganisms and the pathophysiology and treatment of major depression. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2010;67:1211–24.PubMedCentralPubMedCrossRef
65.
Zurück zum Zitat Hannestad J, DellaGioia N, Bloch M. The effect of antidepressant medication treatment on serum levels of inflammatory cytokines: a meta-analysis. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2011;36:2452–9.PubMedCentralPubMedCrossRef Hannestad J, DellaGioia N, Bloch M. The effect of antidepressant medication treatment on serum levels of inflammatory cytokines: a meta-analysis. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2011;36:2452–9.PubMedCentralPubMedCrossRef
66.••
Zurück zum Zitat Bonaz B, Picq C, Sinniger V, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation: from epilepsy to the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2013;25:208–21. This paper reviews the involvement of the vagus nerve in the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway and the known and potential anti-inflammatory effects of vagus nerve stimulation.PubMedCrossRef Bonaz B, Picq C, Sinniger V, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation: from epilepsy to the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2013;25:208–21. This paper reviews the involvement of the vagus nerve in the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway and the known and potential anti-inflammatory effects of vagus nerve stimulation.PubMedCrossRef
67.••
Zurück zum Zitat Pavlov VA, Tracey KJ. The vagus nerve and the inflammatory reflex: linking immunity and metabolism. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2012;8:743–54. This paper reviews the involvement of the vagus nerve in regulation of metabolic homeostasis, and the efferent vagus nerve-mediated control of immune function and proinflammatory response via the cholinergic inflammatory reflex.PubMedCrossRef Pavlov VA, Tracey KJ. The vagus nerve and the inflammatory reflex: linking immunity and metabolism. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2012;8:743–54. This paper reviews the involvement of the vagus nerve in regulation of metabolic homeostasis, and the efferent vagus nerve-mediated control of immune function and proinflammatory response via the cholinergic inflammatory reflex.PubMedCrossRef
68.
69.
Zurück zum Zitat Ay I, Sorensen AG, Ay H. Vagus nerve stimulation reduces infarct size in rat focal cerebral ischemia: an unlikely role for cerebral blood flow. Brain Res. 2011;1392:110–5.PubMedCentralPubMedCrossRef Ay I, Sorensen AG, Ay H. Vagus nerve stimulation reduces infarct size in rat focal cerebral ischemia: an unlikely role for cerebral blood flow. Brain Res. 2011;1392:110–5.PubMedCentralPubMedCrossRef
70.
Zurück zum Zitat Huston JM, Gallowitsche-Puerta M, Ochani M, et al. Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation reduces serum high mobility group box 1 levels and improves survival in murine sepsis. Crit Care Med. 2007;35:2762–8.PubMedCrossRef Huston JM, Gallowitsche-Puerta M, Ochani M, et al. Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation reduces serum high mobility group box 1 levels and improves survival in murine sepsis. Crit Care Med. 2007;35:2762–8.PubMedCrossRef
71.
Zurück zum Zitat Aalbers MW, Klinkenberg S, Rijkers K, et al. The effects of vagus nerve stimulation on pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in children with refractory epilepsy: an exploratory study. Neuroimmunomodulation. 2012;19:352–8.PubMedCrossRef Aalbers MW, Klinkenberg S, Rijkers K, et al. The effects of vagus nerve stimulation on pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in children with refractory epilepsy: an exploratory study. Neuroimmunomodulation. 2012;19:352–8.PubMedCrossRef
72.
Zurück zum Zitat Barone L, Colicchio G, Policicchio D, et al. Effect of vagal nerve stimulation on systemic inflammation and cardiac autonomic function in patients with refractory epilepsy. Neuroimmunomodulation. 2007;14:331–6.PubMedCrossRef Barone L, Colicchio G, Policicchio D, et al. Effect of vagal nerve stimulation on systemic inflammation and cardiac autonomic function in patients with refractory epilepsy. Neuroimmunomodulation. 2007;14:331–6.PubMedCrossRef
73.
Zurück zum Zitat Majoie HJ, Rijkers K, Berfelo MW, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation in refractory epilepsy: effects on pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in peripheral blood. Neuroimmunomodulation. 2011;18:52–6.PubMedCrossRef Majoie HJ, Rijkers K, Berfelo MW, et al. Vagus nerve stimulation in refractory epilepsy: effects on pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in peripheral blood. Neuroimmunomodulation. 2011;18:52–6.PubMedCrossRef
74.
Zurück zum Zitat De Herdt V, Bogaert S, Bracke KR, et al. Effects of vagus nerve stimulation on pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine induction in patients with refractory epilepsy. J Neuroimmunol. 2009;214:104–8.PubMedCrossRef De Herdt V, Bogaert S, Bracke KR, et al. Effects of vagus nerve stimulation on pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine induction in patients with refractory epilepsy. J Neuroimmunol. 2009;214:104–8.PubMedCrossRef
75.
Zurück zum Zitat Corcoran C, Connor TJ, O’Keane V, Garland MR. The effects of vagus nerve stimulation on pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in humans: a preliminary report. Neuroimmunomodulation. 2005;12:307–9.PubMedCrossRef Corcoran C, Connor TJ, O’Keane V, Garland MR. The effects of vagus nerve stimulation on pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in humans: a preliminary report. Neuroimmunomodulation. 2005;12:307–9.PubMedCrossRef
76.
Zurück zum Zitat Moreno J, Gaspar E, Lopez-Bello G, et al. Increase in nitric oxide levels and mitochondrial membrane potential in platelets of untreated patients with major depression. Psychiatry Res. 2013;209:447–52.PubMedCrossRef Moreno J, Gaspar E, Lopez-Bello G, et al. Increase in nitric oxide levels and mitochondrial membrane potential in platelets of untreated patients with major depression. Psychiatry Res. 2013;209:447–52.PubMedCrossRef
77.
Zurück zum Zitat Trueba AF, Smith NB, Auchus RJ, Ritz T. Academic exam stress and depressive mood are associated with reductions in exhaled nitric oxide in healthy individuals. Biol Psychol. 2013;93:206–12.PubMedCrossRef Trueba AF, Smith NB, Auchus RJ, Ritz T. Academic exam stress and depressive mood are associated with reductions in exhaled nitric oxide in healthy individuals. Biol Psychol. 2013;93:206–12.PubMedCrossRef
78.
Zurück zum Zitat Lu DY, Leung YM, Su KP. Interferon-alpha induces nitric oxide synthase expression and haem oxygenase-1 down-regulation in microglia: implications of cellular mechanism of IFN-alpha-induced depression. Int J Neuropsychopharmacol. 2013;16:433–44.PubMedCrossRef Lu DY, Leung YM, Su KP. Interferon-alpha induces nitric oxide synthase expression and haem oxygenase-1 down-regulation in microglia: implications of cellular mechanism of IFN-alpha-induced depression. Int J Neuropsychopharmacol. 2013;16:433–44.PubMedCrossRef
79.••
Zurück zum Zitat Leonard BE. Impact of inflammation on neurotransmitter changes in major depression: an insight into the action of antidepressants. Prog Neuro-Psychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry. 2014;48:261–7. This review summarizes evidence that chronic low-grade inflammation plays an important role in the pathology of depression.CrossRef Leonard BE. Impact of inflammation on neurotransmitter changes in major depression: an insight into the action of antidepressants. Prog Neuro-Psychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry. 2014;48:261–7. This review summarizes evidence that chronic low-grade inflammation plays an important role in the pathology of depression.CrossRef
80.
Zurück zum Zitat Lotrich F. Inflammatory cytokines, growth factors, and depression. Curr Pharm Des. 2012;18:5920–35.PubMedCrossRef Lotrich F. Inflammatory cytokines, growth factors, and depression. Curr Pharm Des. 2012;18:5920–35.PubMedCrossRef
81.
Zurück zum Zitat Raison CL, Rutherford RE, Woolwine BJ, et al. A randomized controlled trial of the tumor necrosis factor antagonist infliximab for treatment-resistant depression: the role of baseline inflammatory biomarkers. JAMA Psychiatry. 2013;70:31–41.PubMedCrossRef Raison CL, Rutherford RE, Woolwine BJ, et al. A randomized controlled trial of the tumor necrosis factor antagonist infliximab for treatment-resistant depression: the role of baseline inflammatory biomarkers. JAMA Psychiatry. 2013;70:31–41.PubMedCrossRef
82.
Zurück zum Zitat Celano CM, Huffman JC. Depression and cardiac disease: a review. Cardiol Rev. 2011;19:130–42.PubMedCrossRef Celano CM, Huffman JC. Depression and cardiac disease: a review. Cardiol Rev. 2011;19:130–42.PubMedCrossRef
83.
Zurück zum Zitat Rustad JK, Stern TA, Hebert KA, Musselman DL. Diagnosis and treatment of depression in patients with congestive heart failure: a review of the literature. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. 2013;15, PCC.13r01511. doi:10.4088/PCC.13r01511.PubMedCentralPubMed Rustad JK, Stern TA, Hebert KA, Musselman DL. Diagnosis and treatment of depression in patients with congestive heart failure: a review of the literature. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. 2013;15, PCC.13r01511. doi:10.​4088/​PCC.​13r01511.PubMedCentralPubMed
84.
Zurück zum Zitat Martin JLR, Martin-Sanchez E. Systematic review and meta-analysis of vagus nerve stimulation in the treatment of depression: variable results based on study design. Eur Psychiatry. 2012;27:147–55.PubMedCrossRef Martin JLR, Martin-Sanchez E. Systematic review and meta-analysis of vagus nerve stimulation in the treatment of depression: variable results based on study design. Eur Psychiatry. 2012;27:147–55.PubMedCrossRef
85.
Zurück zum Zitat Olanchanski N, McInnis Myers M, Halseth M, et al. The economic burden of treatment-resistant depression. Clin Ther. 2013;35:512–22.CrossRef Olanchanski N, McInnis Myers M, Halseth M, et al. The economic burden of treatment-resistant depression. Clin Ther. 2013;35:512–22.CrossRef
86.
Zurück zum Zitat Rush AJ, Trivedi MH, Wisniewski SR, et al. Acute and longer-term outcomes in depressed outpatients requiring one or several treatment steps: a STAR*D report. Am J Psychiatry. 2006;163:1905–17.PubMedCrossRef Rush AJ, Trivedi MH, Wisniewski SR, et al. Acute and longer-term outcomes in depressed outpatients requiring one or several treatment steps: a STAR*D report. Am J Psychiatry. 2006;163:1905–17.PubMedCrossRef
87.
Zurück zum Zitat Shen MJ, Shinohara T, Park HW, et al. Continuous low-level vagus nerve stimulation reduces stellate ganglion nerve activity and paroxysmal atrial tachyarrhythmias in ambulatory canines. Circulation. 2011;123:2204–12.PubMedCentralPubMedCrossRef Shen MJ, Shinohara T, Park HW, et al. Continuous low-level vagus nerve stimulation reduces stellate ganglion nerve activity and paroxysmal atrial tachyarrhythmias in ambulatory canines. Circulation. 2011;123:2204–12.PubMedCentralPubMedCrossRef
88.
Zurück zum Zitat Zhang Y, Mazgalev TN. Arrhythmias and vagus nerve stimulation. Heart Fail Rev. 2011;16:147–61.PubMedCrossRef Zhang Y, Mazgalev TN. Arrhythmias and vagus nerve stimulation. Heart Fail Rev. 2011;16:147–61.PubMedCrossRef
89.
Zurück zum Zitat Yu L, Scherlag BJ, Li S, et al. Low-level transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve: a noninvasive approach to treat the initial phase of atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm. 2013;10:428–35.PubMedCrossRef Yu L, Scherlag BJ, Li S, et al. Low-level transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve: a noninvasive approach to treat the initial phase of atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm. 2013;10:428–35.PubMedCrossRef
Metadaten
Titel
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
verfasst von
Robert H. Howland
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2014
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
Current Behavioral Neuroscience Reports / Ausgabe 2/2014
Elektronische ISSN: 2196-2979
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40473-014-0010-5

Weitere Artikel der Ausgabe 2/2014

Current Behavioral Neuroscience Reports 2/2014 Zur Ausgabe

Psychosis (R Gur and B Clementz, Section Editors)

The Future of Psychoses as Seen from the History of its Evolution

Psychosis (R Gur and B Clementz, Section Editors)

Early Detection of Psychosis: Challenges and Opportunities

Psychosis (R Gur and B Clementz, Section Editors)

Epigenetic Dysregulation in the Schizophrenic Brain

Psychosis (R Gur and B Clementz, Section Editors)

Animal Models of Psychosis: Current State and Future Directions

Leitlinien kompakt für die Neurologie

Mit medbee Pocketcards sicher entscheiden.

Seit 2022 gehört die medbee GmbH zum Springer Medizin Verlag

Update Neurologie

Bestellen Sie unseren Fach-Newsletter und bleiben Sie gut informiert.